Daniel Melvin Gregory

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Daniel Melvin Gregory passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, with his loving family at his side.  Daniel was born December 1, 1944, to Brick and Minnie Gregory.

Danny Gregory was the son of musical parents, which became a signature piece of his life and gift to the world. Danny was an outgoing man, filled with love, a sense of adventure, fearlessness, and showed his love of Jesus Christ though acts of kindness.  No one was a stranger, and no one was undeserving of love in his eyes.  Danny bore the gentleness and humility of God in his heart, as made evident in his highlight marks in his Bible and his friendliness to all in his life.

Like his parents, Danny’s passion for music started young.  He was performing in bands as early as 12 years old, and that fervor for sound grew alongside his incredible singing, drumming, guitar and stage performance talents.  When Danny was performing, people would get up and dance, smile and enjoy themselves.  He performed in several bands, namely, Mac Truque, Danny and the Roulettes, The American Sound, and the Atlantic Express.  He traveled the United States to top show business venues such as the Peppermint Lounge and his band’s name was in lights alongside the likes of Elvis, Ike and Tina Turner, James Brown and more. In 2008, Danny, along with Garry Mac & The Mac Truque, was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame.

Danny was preceded in death by his father, Brick.  Survivors include his mother, Minnie Gregory, brothers Lloyd (Phyllis), Rick (Dawn); children Daniels Joseph Gregory, Sean Gregory, Aimee Thompson (Charles), and Brandon Gregory (Gina), as well as 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Danny’s Celebration of LIfe will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Northland Cathedral, 101 NW 99th Street, Kansas City, MO 64155.  The Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 AM.  The memorial contribution the family asks is to bring a Danny Gregory story to share.

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  1. Michael Gallagher on September 1, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    Danny – you made your mark and will never be forgotten. Hope you are singing and dancing in that new place you have moved on to. Thanks for the memories.



  2. Kathy & Biscuit Bonacorso on September 1, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    He gave us many many great times at Scoot’s Inferno Lounge many years ago. Johnny & I in years later ran into him many times after those great time but reminiscent of those time. May you RIP dear friend of ours



  3. Steve McBride on September 1, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    Peace…..



  4. Kim on September 3, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    I will always remember my dear friend you feel a spot in my heart and I thank God that I got to spend the time that I did always remember that smile and the love you share to me



  5. Gigi Bills (Gicinto) on September 4, 2017 at 11:59 am

    Danny
    You were my idol when I was 12 years old. I remember you with Gary Mac & Mac Truques playing at my uncle Scoots Inferno lounge and even eating pasta dinner at my brother Joe Gicinto. I still have your album with the Mac Truques.
    You will be missed my friend Thoughts and Prayers to your family. May you rest in peace with the Lord



  6. Roselyn Gicinto Morello on September 4, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    Rest in Paradise Danny…
    Loved hearing you with Gary Mac & the Mac Truque. My brother Fred Gicinto and you are rocking in heaven! Prayers to all the family.



  7. Grace (Cavallaro) Randolph on September 5, 2017 at 10:16 am

    RIP Danny, I danced to a lot of your music back in the day. God bless your family.



  8. Sandy (Organ) Novak on September 8, 2017 at 5:21 am

    Danny, I loved hearing you sing. You were so talented, funny and a big heart. I’m sure you are jamming with brother Danny Organ and some other greats that we all loved. The American Sound was a great band also and I always loved hearing you sing the song SMILE. I will have a shot of Jim Beam with a coke chaser at 10:00 tonight to celebrate your life and all the good music and memories you shared with my brothers Billie and Danny and I know one thing you will be getting my mother, El Ruthie’s tacos too. Luv ya! Prayers to you family.



  9. Nicole sugg on September 9, 2017 at 8:02 am

    UNC, your very much so missed i m beating myself up right now I’ve been wondering where you moved to for the last 4 years I miss you I was to late I wanted you to sing tracy Chapman one more time and let’s just say because of you is why I have a strong love for music your my uncle in my eyes always will be tell my mom and dad I said hi and and get that band going again I love shelter revisited and i ll always love you



  10. BEVERLY MESSINA 3829 CRANE ST INDEPENDENCE MO 64055 on September 9, 2017 at 10:34 am

    DANNY THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES. LOVED YOUR JAMES BROWN. YOU WERE SO SPECIAL TO ME. FROM THE TIME I MET YOU WITH MY BROTHER BOB CRAMER BOB PASSED AWAY SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I AM SURE HE MET YOU IN HEAVEN TO HAVE A DRINK. THANKS FOR ALL THE FUN AT ROSE MARIES LOUNGE. YOUR TALENT WAS GREAT NO ONE COULD COMPARE. MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I MET MY HUSBAND SAM COMMING TO SEE YOU I HAVE 2 BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS BECAUSE OF YOU. YOU ARE SADLEY MISSED LOVE SAM AND BEV MESSINA ?



  11. Michael Jay Weaver on September 22, 2017 at 2:45 pm

    Danny – I’ll never forget the many drum solos you performed all those years ago at The SOC HOP and for the instructions you gave me on how to hold the sticks. The last time I saw you you were singing your heart out. The world will be diminished without you in it. Thanks for all you contributed to the memories of so many.



  12. Mickey Holiday on July 14, 2018 at 11:59 pm

    I have often wondered about a group called the Roulettes that I saw many years ago. I remember a short guy playing organ. He was great! One of the best bands ever! It may have been at the Peppermint Lounge and I may have worked opposite them. During the 60s I played in a band called the JayWalkers in and around the Asbury Park/Jersey Shore area. The picture definitely fits my memory. The best part is that he was a believer! To God be the glory!



  13. Steve on January 20, 2022 at 8:34 am

    To Minnie, Lloyd and Danny’s entire family-children.

    This testimony to Danny has been a long time coming. My wife Ginny and I remember Danny as a long time friend. ( since approx 1957 with James School and Bethany Baptist Church. Danny had multi-thousands of friends nationwide. He will always be remembered as a great entertainer, loyal friend, a million dollar smile and sweet spirited personality. We pray his kids remember him lovingly and saw Christ Spirit within him.

    Most lovingly, Steve and Ginny Jackson. Houston Texas since 1974



  14. Susan P Crow on April 5, 2022 at 3:52 pm

    Could someone please tell me if this is the Danny who was once married to Mary Tatum? I have been trying to find Mary….I grew up with her in Independence, Mo then we lost touch…..I would like to find her again. Thank you for your help, I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless your family. Susan Grinham Crow



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