Since
day one and I mean day one of his recording career Gregg knew how to
place a lyric, how long to hold the note, phrase the song and hit the
right volume in his voice. That comes from really studying the masters
first, knowing and respecting the roots, having a genuine and sincere
appreciation for what has gone before and then having the soul to
deliver.
The man was a singer blessed with an extraordinary voice who knew how to use it and meant it every time he took a breath. He honored the music as he sang ....and he was decent enough to leave us one more set of tracks.
His catalogue from start to finish is remarkable and a treasure trove of nuance and finesse that even the most ardent fans can go back to and pick up on new subtleties yet discovered. We are all very fortunate to be in and of the same time as he.... thank you Brother Gregg for meaning every note, syllable and lyric. Thank you for writing brilliantly and singing so beautifully, hauntingly and righteously through all the tumultuous uproar of your life and ours in the good times and the bad and the in between. Thank you for making this world a better place. I mean that sincerely.
In Ocean A Wash the Gunwale you wrote "I know there's a God up in Heaven who must love rock and roll." You my friend must have been one of his favorite colors to paint with as he squeezed every last drop out of you he could. You felt it and went with it no matter how many challenges ridiculous and monumental self inflicted and not of your own you faced and you delivered respect Gregg much respect and thank you.
The man was a singer blessed with an extraordinary voice who knew how to use it and meant it every time he took a breath. He honored the music as he sang ....and he was decent enough to leave us one more set of tracks.
His catalogue from start to finish is remarkable and a treasure trove of nuance and finesse that even the most ardent fans can go back to and pick up on new subtleties yet discovered. We are all very fortunate to be in and of the same time as he.... thank you Brother Gregg for meaning every note, syllable and lyric. Thank you for writing brilliantly and singing so beautifully, hauntingly and righteously through all the tumultuous uproar of your life and ours in the good times and the bad and the in between. Thank you for making this world a better place. I mean that sincerely.
In Ocean A Wash the Gunwale you wrote "I know there's a God up in Heaven who must love rock and roll." You my friend must have been one of his favorite colors to paint with as he squeezed every last drop out of you he could. You felt it and went with it no matter how many challenges ridiculous and monumental self inflicted and not of your own you faced and you delivered respect Gregg much respect and thank you.
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