Greg Ellis (musician)
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| Origin | United States |
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| Occupation | Musician |
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Greg Ellis is an American drummer and percussionist, known for his work in film and world music.[1][2] He has performed and recorded with a variety of artists, including Zakir Hussain, Airto Moreira, Mickey Hart, Juno Reactor, Billy Idol, Sonu Nigam, Sussan Deyhim, Bickram Ghosh, Chiwoniso Maraire, and Sugizo.[3][4]
In 1996, Ellis formed the duo Vas with the Iranian singer Azam Ali.[3] They released four studio albums, before splitting up in 2004. In 2001, Ellis issued his debut solo album, titled Kala Rupa.[5] He is the founder of RhythmPharm, a company through which he sells music he has written for the purpose of sound healing, along with other products.
References
- ^ "Greg Ellis". Allmusic. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "EastWest's new percussion sample pack". Drummerszone. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ a b "Greg Ellis". Modern Drummer Magazine. July 19, 2008. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Sugizo gig 2008 – Rise to cosmic dance~". JameWorld. February 17, 2007. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Listening for a Soul Echo: The Vas Interview". RAWA Radio. Retrieved April 23, 2017.