GREGG WRIGHT
“The new King of Rockin’ Blues Guitar!”
The Monterey Bay Blues Festival
Biography
Master guitarist Gregg Wright is . . . “the new King of Rockin' Blues Guitar!” according to the Monterey Bay Blues Festival. He’s also an electrifying live performer . . . “ I learned how to not look like a statue performing beside Michael Jackson every night, during the Victory Tour!” His guitar playing leaves audiences spellbound . . . “Wright is one of the most innovative guitarists of our time . . . he's got more depth than the Atlantic Ocean!” raves the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain. All this, accompanied by a soulful voice, done with rare style and precision.
Gregg Wright, began professionally on the U.S. Southern circuit in the mid-1970's. Paying dues with years of one-nighters, he opened shows for Blues legends like Albert King and Freddie King. “It was my good fortune to work and learn near greatness!” says Gregg. “People like Albert and Freddie encouraged me to keep my head up & keep on pushing. They were very down to earth, real people!”
An '80's move from Louisiana to Los Angeles saw Wright become an “A” list session guitarist. “In L.A., I had to master many styles of popular music. But the Blues is where I live!” Platinum albums and world tours with Mick Fleetwood, Michael Jackson, the Gap Band, Spencer Davis and others followed. Gregg is a featured soloist on the IMAX film soundtrack “Ocean Oasis” with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
Wright's composition “A House Divided” from his “Lightning Strike!” CD, contains some of his best guitar work. It reached # 1 on Electric Blues Radio, where he beat some pretty stiff competition . . . BB. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Outstanding live performances have earned Gregg Wright international acclaim and a growing audience. Now, he emerges with a new album . . . “King of the Rockin’ Blues!” and a fresh outlook. "This one's aimed straight for your Heart and Soul! It's all about the feelin'!"
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