Nick Gravenites
Nicholas George Gravenites (/ɡrævɪˈnaɪtɪs/; born October 2, 1938) is an American blues, rock and folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his work with Electric Flag (as their lead singer), Janis Joplin, Mike Bloomfield and several influential bands and individuals of the generation springing from the 1960s and 1970s. He has sometimes performed under the stage names Nick "The Greek" Gravenites and Gravy.
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Gravenites at the Russian River Jazz and Blues Festival in Guerneville, California, 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nicholas George Gravenites |
| Also known as | Nick "The Greek" |
| Born | October 2, 1938 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, blues, rock and roll, folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Labels | Columbia, Warner Bros., Taxim Records, Line Records, Music Box, 2Burn1 Records |
| Website | www |
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