If you search the name “Gil Davis” online, you’ll probably find a lawyer, a sports figure, maybe even a few others — but none of them are this Gil Davis.
Here are a few stats that set me apart:
• Birth Sign: Cancer
• Height: 6' 2¾"
• Build: Large
• Sexual Preference: Hetero (actually a requirement)
• Marital Status: Single (divorced in 1995)
• Facebook Username: dukecityman (lowercase works fine)
• YouTube Username: dukecityman — or just use gdavis1954@gmail.com to find me easier
I’ve lived a life full of stories, swap meets, ham radio, and heartfelt connections — and I’m still adding chapters. If you’re here, you’re probably part of the journey.
🎶 Favorite Music
I’m into late ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and some ’80s rock — that’s my sweet spot. I also appreciate country music from the ’50s to today, though I’ll admit I don’t know it nearly as well. Occasionally, I’ll dip into Perry Como, Dean Martin, or Andy Williams when the mood strikes (rare, but it happens). I even enjoy ’40s swing music now and then. If it’s got a good beat and feels like real music, I’ll probably like it.
I’ve hosted karaoke events as a KJ and performed in plenty myself. What can I say — I like to sing, and I haven’t broken the Internet yet doing it online.
📻 Other Interests
I sometimes tune into Coast to Coast AM when I’m up late. If you’ve never heard it, it’s a far cry from shows like Rush Limbaugh or Michael Savage — more mystery, less politics. I’ve even discovered I can sing karaoke online without causing a digital disaster. Might just post a song or two… if you promise not to run away too fast.
🍽️ Favorite Foods
I love fruit — especially cantaloupe (musk melon). Ripe apples, pears, citrus, and tomatoes (yes, they’re a fruit!) are real treats. I’m an omnivore, so vegetarians beware! I lean toward fowl, but a good lean steak is always welcome. I’ve eaten deer, goat, rabbit, and other meats not typically found in the American diet — plus a few I can’t even remember.
These days, I’m on a carb-restricted diet, so most fruits, bread, and potatoes are off the table. I’ll sneak a bite now and then, but hey — gotta do what works.
🚫 Least Favorite Foods
Let’s just say olives are not invited. Same goes for most leafy greens (except collard, spinach, and dark leaf lettuce), butterscotch anything, caramel candy, most candy bars (too sweet or too sticky), oysters on the half-shell (ugh!), and beets. I won’t gag watching someone eat them — but I won’t be joining in.
💼 Gil’s Extremely Abridged Work History
Sales has been my bread and butter. I spent 15 years at Radio Shack in various roles — sales rep, computer specialist, assistant manager, and manager — mostly in Phoenix, with stints in San Diego and Denver. I also worked at 7-Eleven, Circle K, and Stop ’n Go for about 3½ years, doing everything from clerk to trainer.
I’ve done freelance work for a print shop — resumes, photo touch-ups, print ads (including for Southwestern Bell in Rockingham, NC). I created newsletters for my apartment complex and served briefly as president of a homeowners’ group in Tempe, Arizona.
🎙️ Radio & DJ Life
I worked part-time as a live DJ and spent nearly a year at a now-defunct San Diego radio station in 1989 as a board op — occasionally on-air. I co-hosted two shows with my friend Jay:
• Wild Weekend — a late-night show featuring oldies, oddities, and wild contests like the Miss Wild Weekend Mid-Winter Bikini Contest (yes, on radio!) and a Mr. Ed impersonation contest.
• Grassroots — a short-lived but professional Cajun and Celtic music program, good enough to be syndicated.
We even did a few live remotes — Jay at the station, me on location. It was a blast.
Eventually, I returned to full-time work at Radio Shack, got into computers, and shifted focus from DJing to making money. I did voice-overs and liners for radio and TV until 2010, when I started making karaoke videos online.
🧭 Life Happens
1995 was a rough year — divorce, my mom’s passing, and a back injury that ended my Radio Shack career. But I’ve always tried to stay optimistic. When life throws a wrench, I look for the way out.
From 2006 to 2015, I worked part-time as a second-level ATM technician. After moving to Indiana, the travel distance made it impractical. Most jobs were two hours away, and Fort Wayne had its own techs. So now I focus on hobbies, help friends with their computers, work around the house, and dive back into volunteer work.
🎓 Edu-ma-cation
I almost graduated with the Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, Arizona in 1972, but things weren't going that well with the move and confusion of credits. So, I quit and took a job. I finally finished a Hemet Adult High School in 1984 in California and gave college a shot. Unfortunately, I timed it wrong and chose courses that didn’t align with my real-world experience. With years of business and people management under my belt, I found myself disagreeing with more of the curriculum than I agreed with. Wasn’t I supposed to know less than the teacher? Not sure I did — but what they were teaching felt unrealistic.
I could’ve used the higher math now with my ham radio hobby, but I’m learning it from books instead. Not that I wouldn’t have had to anyway — they don’t usually teach antenna theory in college.
❤️ Former Relationships
My serious relationships didn’t start until I was about 21, but my first crush was at 14 — Diana Bynum, back at San Jacinto High School in California. I remember her well from those two years. Found her on Facebook recently — married since the early ’80s but unfortunately her husband passed not too terribly long ago. My condolences, Diana.
My first marriage was to Lettie (now known as Windy). We divorced in 1979 after just two years — young love and immaturity don’t always mix. She blamed herself, I blamed myself… go figure. She’s now living in Decatur, Indiana — same town as me — and married to my friend Ed. Looks like it worked out.
Kathy was my second “I do.” We were together for about 10 years, but she had a habit of disappearing — four times, to be exact. Eventually, I had to go from, "I do" to “I can’t anymore.” Sadly, Kathy passed away in June 2010 of natural causes just short of her 49th birthday. Losing someone that young is never easy.
Joy came into my life through eHarmony. Funny thing — I matched with whoever filled out her questionnaire, which turned out to be her ex-husband. That didn’t work out (for obvious reasons), but Joy and I became friends. She moved from Florida to Albuquerque in 2006, and then to Decatur in 2014. We’ve built a solid friendship ever since.
📸 Hobbies
Photography is one of my passions. I know what makes a photo good: simplicity, depth, proper exposure — and a lot of luck. Great photographers keep their cameras ready for that perfect moment. I take a lot of vacation photos and love close-ups. I’ve even sold a few pics, so technically I’m a “professional,” though it’s been a while. Aren't cell phones wonderful?
In 1981, I charged someone $100 to videotape their hard rock band, A-440. So I guess I’m a filmmaker too — though definitely not Lucas or Spielberg!
Motorcycling was a longtime love. I rode for years and owned a 1990 Honda Goldwing GL-1500. Sold it in 2014 when maintenance got too expensive. Bought another in 2019, but my back issues and numb feet made riding difficult. These days, I’d need something automatic with three wheels. For now, I’ve parked that hobby.
I dabble in clay sculpting and paper folding — nothing fancy, but fun. I enjoy cooking, though I’d never survive a reality show (clean-up is not my strong suit). I fish occasionally, mostly if someone invites me, but I’m no expert at cleaning them. I do have a lifetime Indiana fishing license that I've never taken advantage of. But do own 4 fishing rods and reels and a LITTLE bit of tackle. Camping? Absolutely. Tent, air mattress, ice chest full of prepped breakfast foods — pancake batter, eggs, and a camp stove. That’s my kind of fun.
And of course, I run a few websites and stay active in amateur radio.
🗳️ Politics
I’m a political conservative — not an extremist, but definitely leaning that way. Some might call me moderate, maybe even a Constitutionalist. I support Trump, though not blindly. I don’t trust what I hear on TV or radio anymore. The media seems to favor one side, and I believe both sides deserve fair coverage. Even if the liberals are nuts! LOL! Note I didn't use the word, "Democrats," but it seems that the liberals have adopted that moniker.
Would I vote for a Democrat? Sure — if they upheld the Constitution and didn’t constantly try to bypass or rewrite it. It can be changed, but not ignored. As for politicians who lie and cheat (AHEM… Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden… AHEM), not a chance.
And hey, ever wonder what “Politics” really means?
Poli (or Poly) = many
Tics = blood-sucking parasites
Politics: Many blood-sucking parasites.
Thanks for hanging in there with me.
Stay tuned.