From Rolling Stone · Andy Greene · · 2m
Danny Hutton Has Led Three Dog Night for 60 Years
Danny Hutton, 84, has kept Three Dog Night alive for 60 years after forming the band with Chuck Negron and Cory Wells, sharing the spotlight with his sons.
In brief
Danny Hutton, 84, has kept Three Dog Night alive for 60 years after forming the band with Chuck Negron and Cory Wells, sharing the spotlight with his sons. Danny Hutton, 84, has kept Three Dog Night alive for 60 years after forming the band with Chuck Negron and Cory Wells, sharing the spotlight with his sons…
Danny Hutton's 84 Years
Danny Hutton, 84, has led Three Dog Night for 60 years after forming the band with Chuck Negron and Cory Wells.
Three Dog Night's Early Hits
Their hits include 'Joy to the World,' 'One,' 'Mama Told Me Not to Come,' 'Black and White,' and 'Never Been to Spain.'
Three Dog Night's Unique Sound
The band divided vocal duties among three members and relied on outside songwriters to shape their sound.
Hutton's Early Life
Hutton moved from Buncrana, Ireland, to Boston at age two, then to Los Angeles at age 11.
Hutton's 1950s Hollywood
Hutton saw Liberace, Lucille Ball, I Love Lucy actor William Frawley, and Elvis Presley friend Red West in his youth.
Hutton's Disney Connection
Hutton worked at Disney Studios, where he met Kim Fowley, who helped him form Three Dog Night.
Hutton's Early Band Members
Hutton formed Three Dog Night with Chuck Negron and Cory Wells, later adding Michael Allsup and Jimmy Greenspoon.
Hutton's First Record
Hutton recorded 'Roses and Rainbows' for The Flintstones in 1965, which became a top 10 hit.
Hutton's Meeting with Brian Wilson
Hutton met Brian Wilson, who became a mentor and helped shape Three Dog Night's sound.
Hutton's First Hit
The band's first hit, 'Joy to the World,' became a number one hit for six weeks.
Hutton's Drug Struggles
Hutton struggled with drug addiction after leaving the band in 1975, eventually quitting drugs and moving to Alice Cooper's house.
Hutton's Reunion
Three Dog Night reunited in 1981 after Hutton and Chuck Negron reconnected.
Hutton's Current Role
Hutton has kept Three Dog Night going with his sons Dash and Timothy Hutton since Michael Allsup retired in 2021.
Hutton's Legacy
Hutton has been the driving force behind Three Dog Night for 60 years, sharing the spotlight with his sons.
What matters most
Danny Hutton, 84, has kept Three Dog Night alive for 60 years after forming the band with Chuck Negron and Cory Wells, sharing the spotlight with his sons.
