Daughtry at the Henry Fonda Theater
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Chris Daughtry fronts his own band, Daughtry, in a concert at the
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Former “American Idol” contestant Chris Daughtry sang songs from his latest album, “Leave This Town.” (Jamie Rector/For The Times)
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Chris Daughtry is backed by his own band at the Henry Fonda concert. Earlier in his career he had fronted a band of session musicians hired by producer Howard Benson. (Jamie Rector/For The Times)
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Chris Daughtry built much of his fan support as an “American Idol” finalist. (Jamie Rector/For The Times)
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Chris Daughtry’s voice was powerful, despite recent problems with viral laryngitis. (Jamie Rector/For The Times)