But Davis always had raw energy to spare, so much that he can’t resist when Gregory Hines leads him up on stage for a little tap contest. The man is a wonder to behold.

Sammy Davis Jr. was one of young Gregory Hines' inspirations, as were the Nicholas Brothers and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Hines drew on Robinson's style for some of his work in "Jelly's Last Jam." ...

1925, December 8 Sammy Davis, Jr. is born at Harlem Hospital in New York City to Elvera and Sammy Davis, Sr. 1928/1929 He is sent to live with his ...

Hines is survived by his fiancee, Negrita Jayde, his father Maurice Sr., his brother, his daughter, Daria, his son, Zach and his stepdaughter, Jessica. Private services will be held in Los Angeles.

On Sammy Davis Jr.’s farewell tour with his old buddies Frank Sinatra and Liza Minelli in 1988-89, he mixed a little dancing into his act. It was a short interlude, a few basic steps, but it was ...