Link Davis, Sr. was born on July 8, 1914, in Sunset, Texas, and grew up in Wills Point, North Texas. As a young man, he formed a western swing band with his brothers and played at local dances. By the 1930s, Davis was a tenor saxophone player in Dallas and Fort Worth, joining bands like the Crystal Springs Ramblers and Cliff Bruner and His Texas Wanderers. In 1945, he formed his own group, the Blue Bonnet Playboys, and began recording in 1948. Davis moved to Houston and collaborated with artists such as Floyd Tillman and Harry Choates. He was a session musician during the early days of Texas rock ‘n’ roll, contributing to hits like the Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace” and Johnny Preston’s “Running Bear.” Davis was also influential in the fusion of Cajun and country music, recording songs like “Gumbo Ya-Ya,” “Crawfish Crawl,” and “Big Mamou.” Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he recorded across various regional labels and genres. Despite his versatility, which perhaps led to him being less remembered today, his work left a significant mark on the music scene. His son, Link Davis, Jr., continued in his musical footsteps.