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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