Boston
area native, Greg “DeGug,” recently returned to, and graduated from, Berklee
College of Music. As a Berklee scholarship recipient, Greg earned his Bachelor
of Music degree, with honors, in less than 3 years. Initially self-taught, Greg focused on World
Music before graduating from Simon’s Rock College of Bard. Greg studied Drum Set privately with the late
great Jazz legend, Alan Dawson, as well as with Fusion masters, Rod Morgenstein and Dave DiCenso,
among others.
Greg toured
extensively with
Greg’s
influences are too numerous and diverse to be listed here, but suffice to say
they come from all walks of life. Greg will tell you that Steve Gadd is one of his all-time favorite drummers adding, “ Gadd plays all styles so
seamlessly whether live or in the studio.
He teaches us that passion and precision need not be mutually exclusive
qualities…”
Since
1996, Greg has been a regular member of The Knot, as well as Knot founder Bruce
Mandaro’s solo project, B.M.B.
Greg can
be contacted anytime at drumz78@aol.com or by calling 617-489-3684.
Make sure to check out Greg's new website at http://www.gregdegug.com