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Thoughts about Sammy conjure up images of the Rat Pack, working the crowd, dancing and letting go with that powerful voice but the man was much more than that. He was a strong influence because, for example, in Las Vegas, he performed in the large hotel casinos but at the same time as a black man he could not enjoy the facilities or have a room there. Racial segregation was still big in the 50's and 60's and Sammy was there in the forefront. This site is a tribute to Sammy THE MAN. Samuel George Davis, Jr., better known as Sammy Davis, Jr. was born December 8, 1925 and was an American entertainer. He was a dancer, singer, multi-instrumentalist (playing vibraphone, trumpet, and drums), impressionist, comedian, and actor. He was a member of the 1960s Rat Pack, which was led by his old friend Frank Sinatra, and included fellow performers Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford.