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Greg Morrow

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Greg Morrow
BornRipley, Tennessee
GenresRock, country
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Drums, vocals
Years active1982–present

Greg Morrow is an American drummer, percussionist, session musician, mixing engineer, and vocalist.

Biography

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Morrow was born in Ripley, Tennessee and raised in Memphis. At age 11, Morrow and his band performed on a local TV show, and he participated in his first recording session.[1]

While working as a teen at the Drum Stand, Morrow's mentor was Dave Patrick, who taught him about drums and drum construction.[2]

In the 1980s, Morrow toured and recorded with the Christian ensemble DeGarmo and Key. Morrow then was a part of Amy Grant's touring band.[1][3]

Morrow moved from Memphis in 1996 after encouragement from Norbert Putnam and Chad Cromwell.[2]

Morrow is a member of Big Al Anderson’s band The World Famous Headliners, along with Shawn Camp, Pat McLaughlin, and Michael Rhodes.[4][5]

Morrow has performed and recorded with Blake Shelton,[6] Don Henley,[7] Joe Bonamassa,[8] Billy Gibbons,[9] Bob Seger,[10] Luke Bryan,[11] the Dixie Chicks,[12] Kacey Musgraves,[13] Steve Earle,[14] and others.

Awards

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In 2008 and 2015, Morrow won the Academy of Country Music Studio Recording Award for Drummer of the Year.[15]

Discography

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With DeGarmo and Key

  • 1982: No Turning Back: Live (Lamb & Lion)
  • 1993: Mission of Mercy (Power Discs)
  • 1984: Communication (Power Discs)
  • 1985: Commander Sozo and the Charge of the Light Brigade (Power Discs)
  • 1986: "Streetlight" Power Discs)
  • 1987: D & K (Power Discs)
  • 1988: Rock Solid: Absolutely Live (Power Discs)

With Amy Grant

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1990–1994

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1995–1996

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1997–1998

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1999–2000

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2001–2003

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2004–2006

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2007–2010

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2011–2014

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2014–2015

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2016 – present

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References

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  1. ^ a b "029 – Greg Morrow: ACM Drummer of the Year, Giving Engineers What They Want, Touring to Sessions, Head Combinations". Working Drummer Podcast. September 3, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Rich Redmond (February 1, 2015). "Greg Morrow". Modern Drummer Magazine. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Cusic, Don (November 12, 2009). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship: Pop, Rock, and Worship. Abc-Clio. ISBN 9780313344268. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  4. ^ "About the World Famous Headliners". World Famous Headliners. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  5. ^ "CD Review: World Famous Headliners - S/T (Big Yellow Dog, 2012)". No Depression. September 6, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  6. ^ "Blake Shelton Album: "The Dreamer"". Best Country Singers. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  7. ^ Tom Roland (September 3, 2015). "Don Henley, Martina McBride Make Big Statement In Short Bursts -- Behind Their Newest Single". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  8. ^ Alan Sculley (July 14, 2016). "Two drummers, one beat". Boulder Weekly. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  9. ^ Martin Popoff (December 9, 2015). "ZZ Top's Mud Metal Master Billy Gibbons Goes to Cuba". Brave Words. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  10. ^ Gary Graff (August 25, 2017). "Bob Seger Rolls Out Hit-Packed Set at Runaway Train Tour Opener". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  11. ^ Carl Lamarre (November 12, 2017). "Travis Scott Fearlessly Raps 'Butterfly Effect' From a Flying Bird at the 2017 MTV EMAs". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  12. ^ Dickerson, James L. (2000). Dixie Chicks: Down-Home and Backstage. Taylor Trade Publishing. ISBN 9780878331895. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  13. ^ Briona Arradondo (December 9, 2015). "Grammy-nominated artists record at Studio A". WSMV. Archived from the original on December 24, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  14. ^ McGee, David (2005). Steve Earle: Fearless Heart, Outlaw Poet. Backbeat Books. ISBN 9780879308421. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  15. ^ "Studio Recording Awards". Academy of Country Music. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
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