DannyD is a singer and songwriter from Hamtramck, Michigan who is known for his raspy, emotional style conveying beautiful stories through lyrics and melodies. He has been influenced by Motown and creates music synthesizing alternative, funk, hip-hop, and country. DannyD has struggled with Tourette's syndrome since childhood but has discovered that performing helps lessen his symptoms, and he is determined to inspire others through his music despite obstacles.

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DannyD
Making Beautiful Music
By Mary Meldrum
H
e has a raspy, emotional tone that conveys
beautiful stories through lyrics and melodies.
Singer and songwriter Danny Dzialo—known best
as DannyD—hails from Hamtramck, Michigan and has
become a music icon around the city of Detroit. Well-
known in the music world for his decades of rock and
roll, DannyD creates heartfelt music and has the ability
to synthesize different styles, including alternative, funk,
hip-hop, and country. DannyD is probably best known and
remembered by many because of his physical resemblance
to rock legend Rod Stewart, whom he has performed with
and enjoys imitating.
Danny D with
Steven Tyler
of Aerosmith.
Danny D singing
with Rod Stewart.
Danny D singing
with Roger Daltrey.

2. Captivated by a clear memory of Paul McCartney singing
Let It Be when he was in 4th grade, DannyD decided at this
tender age that singing and performing is what he wanted
to do. Embracing his love of music, he took vocal, piano,
and guitar lessons and has since grown his gift into a great
music career. Motown has been a big influence on Danny’s
music style. He has played on stage with Roger Daltry,
Steven Tyler and, yes, Rod Stewart, just to name a few.
Danny writes, performs, and records his own songs. His
most recent work is a new CD named Last Call, which you
can listen to on his website www.dannydlive.com. Last Call
is a thoughtful compilation of nine stories put to song that
expose memories of love, loss, music, friendship, sights, and
sounds that have impacted the artist’s life.
Influenced by his Detroit music roots, DannyD has matured
into a refined overall musician. His unique smooth, throaty
sound mixes well with any combination of voices and songs.
Indeed, this fact is not lost on some famous musicians and
singers who have partnered with DannyD on stage. Danny
has opened for big names like Mitch Ryder, Eddie Money, Air
Supply, David Lee Roth, The Romantics, and Uncle Kracker.
Now a father of five children, DannyD has struggled with
Tourette’s syndrome since he was in the second grade.
Tourette’s syndrome is a chronic neurological disorder
that affects over 200,000 people in America. Tourette’s
is characterized by disruptive vocal and physical tics and
outbursts. The physical demands on DannyD’s body from
a lifetime of tics have taken their toll. The
involuntary muscle contractions can pull so
hard that they create severe aches and pains.
Although he suffers from full blown Tourette’s,
over the years some of his tics have lessened.
He discovered that his symptoms would
disappear when he would sing and perform; he
learned to channel the energy from his disorder
into an electrifying stage performance.
“I started making noises when I was seven
years old. When I was a teen, I formed a band,
hit the stage, and my whole concept of who I
was changed—an entertainer—just focusing
on that and my music, and the Tourette’s just
went away,” he shares.
DannyD is adamant about not being defined
or confined by Tourette’s syndrome. He is
more interested in using the disorder to make
an important point about determination and
sticking to your dreams.
“My goal is to inspire, motivate, and encourage people to
go for their dreams no matter what the obstacles might be,”
he shares. “It doesn’t matter if you are young or old or what
your circumstances are. You can accomplish your dreams if
you set your mind to it.”
DannyD is the person who introduced the Digital Jukebox
to America. He has performed in Vegas and at the casinos
in Detroit as well. A trusted, well-loved, and solid performer,
DannyD is a favorite with many famous musicians, but he
also has a loyal and deep fan base that loves his artistry and
supports him and his powerful message of inspiration.
DannyD | dannydlive.com
Danny D with Gene Simmons of KISS.