Dave Greenslade

Keyboard player and composer

Dave Greenslade - Keyboard player and composer
Born

January 18th, 1943
82 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Positioned as a prominent English keyboard player and composer, contributions span several decades. Achieved recognition as a member of the progressive rock band Colosseum. Also co-founded the band Greenslade, which released several albums during the 1970s. In addition to performing, engaged in composing music for television and film projects. Influenced the sound of the era through innovative keyboard techniques and arrangements.

Played keyboards for Colosseum

Co-founded the band Greenslade

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