Gilson Lavis
Drummer for Squeeze and portrait artist
Born
June 27th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A drummer and portrait artist gained recognition as the drummer for the British band Squeeze, contributing to their sound on albums like 'Cool for Cats' and 'Argybargy'. As a portrait artist, recognition came from various exhibitions showcasing work in several galleries. Additionally, collaborated with other artists and participated in live performances that blended music and visual arts.
Drummed on Squeeze's albums 'Cool for Cats' and 'Argybargy'
Exhibited portraits in various art galleries
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