Danny Koker is an American reality star, musician, producer, and celebrity mechanic whose show ‘Counting Cars’ brought him renown. The series about customizing classic vehicles and motorcycles in Danny’s own customization and restoration shop, ‘Count’s Kustoms,’ is one of History’s most popular and longest-running programs. Danny, a self-taught mechanic, is the brains behind both the program and the shop. He oversees the production of the program as well as the customization of vehicles. However, the businessman’s passion for vintage automobiles and motorcycles is not all that he has to offer. He is the main singer of the Las Vegas-based hard rock band ‘Count’s 77’, as well as the son and nephew of renowned musicians. Danny and the band have been able to capitalize on ‘Counting Cars’ fame, and ‘Summer of ’77’ is one of the band’s most popular compositions. Additionally, Danny possesses over 55 automobiles and 70 motorcycles.
Career & Renown
Daniel Nicholas Koker II was raised in Detroit and Cleveland. His father, a Ford Motor Company official, gave him a cruiser when he was eight years old. Danny’s passion for automobiles was sparked by his formative years in Motor City, Detroit, and a gift from his father. Initially, he taught himself how to restore automobiles as a hobby, but he soon realized he could make a livelihood from it.
As Danny was growing up, his family wanted to test out new ventures, so they purchased the Las Vegas television station Channel 33. In 1990, he began to portray the character ‘Count Cool Rider’ and hosted the series ‘Saturday Fright At The Movies’. This brought him renown, and he began to be recognized by an increasing number of individuals.
In the interim, Danny also became more serious about the restoration of vintage automobiles and motorcycles. In Las Vegas, Nevada, he opened his own restoration and customization business under the name ‘Count’s Kustoms’. The appellation ‘Count’ originated during his tenure on the Channel 33 program. As the business grew, Danny started focusing on the demands of individual customers and creating custom hot rods and choppers. Obviously, the high quality of the labor led to a thriving business.
However, this would not be Danny’s only accomplishment. In 2010, the ‘History’ Channel program ‘Pawn Stars’ became a massive surprise success. Danny Koker frequently appeared in the series as himself, the proprietor of ‘Count’s Kustoms,’ to share his knowledge of vintage automobiles and motorcycles. Between 2011 and 2014, he appeared in comparable cameos on ‘American Restoration’ and quickly became a household name.
The ‘History’ channel saw an opportunity to leverage on his immense popularity and, in 2012, created the series ‘Counting Cars’, which follows the daily activities at ‘Count’s Kustoms’. The premiere of ‘McQueen For A Day’ aired on August 13, 2012. Danny who was already a celebrity car expert by then brought in millions of viewers, making the program a massive success. The series is presently in its eighth season and is one of the longest-running in the history of the channel.
Danny has earned millions of dollars from the show’s prominence through merchandise sales, advertisements, and promotions. In addition, Danny operates the successful restaurants ‘Count’s Vamp’d Rock Bar & Grill’ and ‘Count’s Tattoo Company’. Danny Koker inherited both his passion for automobiles and music from his family. His father was a musician and composer who arranged for bands such as ‘Foggy River Boys and performed on the piano for luminaries such as Johnny Cash and Pat Boone.
Young Danny began touring with his uncle’s ensemble ‘The Rex Humbard Family Singers’ and also sang with ‘The Koker Family Singers’. This contributed to his growth as a proficient main vocalist and musician. His ‘Count’s 77’ ensemble, which includes Stoney Curtis, John Zitto, Paul DiSibio, Barry Barnes, and Tommy Paris, is immensely popular.
Personal Facts About Danny
On January 5, 1964, Daniel Nicholas Koker II was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His parents were the musicians Daniel Koker Sr. and Mary Koker. His sister’s name is Kim. Since 2015, Danny has been married to Korie Koker. They do not have any offspring. Danny was raised in a Christian home and ordained as a minister. In addition to being a philanthropist, he is affiliated with numerous charities, including those that care for abandoned animals.
Estimated Net Worth
Danny Koker is an American auto restorer and reality television star with a $13 million net worth. Danny Koker is best known for operating Count’s Kustoms, a business that specializes in automobile customization and embellish! Count’s Kustoms is the subject of the long-running History Channel reality series “Counting Cars.” Prior to his starring role on “Counting Cars,” Danny Koker frequently appeared on “Pawn Stars” as a guest expert.