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| genre = [[Soul music|Soul]], [[funk]], [[R&B]]
| occupation = Musician, producer
| instrument = Drums, percussion
| years_active = 1965–present
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'''Greg Errico''' (born September 1, 1948<ref name=Allmusic/>) is an American musician and record producer, best known as the drummer for the popular and influential [[psychedelic soul]]/[[funk]] band [[Sly and the Family Stone]].<ref name=SCV/>
'''Greg Errico''' (born September 1, 1948<ref name=Allmusic/>) is an American musician and record producer, best known as the drummer for the popular and influential [[psychedelic soul]]/[[funk]] band [[Sly and the Family Stone]].<ref name=SCV/>


==Background==
==Career==
Errico was born and grew up in [[San Francisco|San Francisco, California]]. In December 1966, Errico was a founding member and original drummer for the Sly & The Family Stone, and in 1971 he became the first member to quit the group, citing the band's continuing turmoil.<ref name=BayAreaBands/>


=== 1960s-1970s ===
Errico toured with jazz-fusion group [[Weather Report]] in 1973/74, but never made a studio recording with the group. His performances can be heard on live recordings hosted at the website Wolfgang's Vault. Joe Zawinul said that no one could play his tune "Boogie Woogie Waltz" better than Errico had.
He was a founding member and the original drummer, in December 1966, for Sly & The Family Stone, and in 1971 he became the first member to quit the group, citing the band's continuing turmoil.<ref name=BayAreaBands/> As a member of Sly and the Family Stone, Errico played at [[Woodstock Festival|Woodstock]] music festival in 1969.[[File:Sly and the Family Stone (1968 publicity photo).jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|[[Sly and the Family Stone]] in 1968. Left to right: [[Freddie Stone]], [[Sly Stone]], [[Rose Stone]], [[Larry Graham]], [[Cynthia Robinson]], [[Jerry Martini]], and Greg Errico.]]Errico toured with [[Jazz fusion|jazz-fusion]] group [[Weather Report]] in 1973/74, but never made a studio recording with the group. His performances can be heard on live recordings hosted at the website Wolfgang's Vault. [[Joe Zawinul]] said that no one could play his tune "Boogie Woogie Waltz" better than Errico had.


Errico joined the [[David Bowie]] band for his ''[[Diamond Dogs Tour|Diamond Dogs]]'' 1974 tour of the US during September 1974.<ref name="Griffin">{{cite book |last=Griffin |first=Roger |title=David Bowie: The Golden Years |publisher=[[Omnibus Press]] |year=201 |isbn=978-0-8571-2875-1}}</ref>
Errico joined the [[David Bowie]] band for his [[Diamond Dogs Tour]] during September 1974.<ref name="Griffin">{{cite book |last=Griffin |first=Roger |title=David Bowie: The Golden Years |publisher=[[Omnibus Press]] |year=201 |isbn=978-0-8571-2875-1}}</ref>


Errico later collaborated with bands such as [[Santana (band)|Santana]], on Carlos Santana and Buddy Miles Live, released June 7, 1972, and with the [[Grateful Dead]]. In 1974 he began drumming for the [[Jerry Garcia Band]] on and off thru 1984. He also worked with [[Larry Graham]] from Sly & The Family Stone, plus members of the [[Tower of Power]] horns, [[Journey (band)|Journey]] and the [[Pointer Sisters]] on the first album for [[Betty Davis]] he produced and drummed. He produced and drummed on the only album by Ike White (Changing Times).
Errico later collaborated with bands such as [[Santana (band)|Santana]], on ''Carlos Santana and Buddy Miles Live'', released June 7, 1972, and with the [[Grateful Dead]]. In 1974 he began drumming for the [[Jerry Garcia Band]] on and off thru 1984. He also worked with [[Larry Graham]] (from Sly & The Family Stone) plus members of the [[Tower of Power]] horns, [[Journey (band)|Journey]] and the [[Pointer Sisters]] on the first album for [[Betty Davis]]; Errico produced and drummed. He also produced and drummed on the only album by Ike White (Changing Times).


=== Recent works ===
Errico still lives in the [[San Francisco Bay Area|Bay Area]], and continues to play and produce. One of his recent projects was producing the Jamie Davis [[big band]] album. He also played at the [[Grammy Awards of 2006|2006 Grammy Awards]], in the Sly & the Family Stone tribute, alongside most of his former bandmates. In recent years he has played drums for the reformed [[Quicksilver Messenger Service]].
One of his recent projects was producing the Jamie Davis [[big band]] album. He also played at the [[Grammy Awards of 2006|2006 Grammy Awards]], in the Sly & the Family Stone tribute, alongside most of his former bandmates. In recent years he has played drums for the reformed [[Quicksilver Messenger Service]].


== Legacy ==
As a member of Sly and the Family Stone, Errico played at [[Woodstock Festival|Woodstock]], and was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 1993. He continued to tour, with [[The Family Stone (band)|The Family Stone]], alongside fellow founding member of Sly and the Family Stone [[Jerry Martini]] (saxophone). This band also included former Sly and the Family Stone member [[Cynthia Robinson]] (trumpet) before she died in 2015.<ref name=RRHF/>
He was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 1993. He continued to tour, with [[The Family Stone (band)|The Family Stone]], alongside fellow founding member of Sly and the Family Stone [[Jerry Martini]] (saxophone). This band also included former Sly and the Family Stone member [[Cynthia Robinson]] (trumpet) before she died in 2015.<ref name="RRHF" />


Errico's intricate drumming, particularly with Sly & the Family Stone, has been sampled on hundreds of occasions by hip hop producers over the years.<ref>{{cite web|title= Sly & the Family Stone|website=[[WhoSampled]] |url=https://www.whosampled.com/Sly-%26-the-Family-Stone/Sing-a-Simple-Song/sampled/}}</ref>
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Over his career, Errico has played a variety of [[drum sets]], including Slingerland, [[Ludwig Drums|Ludwig]] and [[DW Drums|DW]]. He currently plays [[DW drums]] and [[Paiste]] cymbals.


==Personal life==
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A 2014 scientific paper states that Errico is the musician with the highest [[degree centrality|degree]] and [[Pagerank]] centralities, and the second highest [[Eigenvector centrality]], of all musicians of all time.<ref name=musenet/>
Errico was born and grew up in [[San Francisco|San Francisco, California]]. Errico still lives in the [[San Francisco Bay Area|Bay Area]], and continues to play and produce.

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A 2014 scientific paper states that Errico is the musician with the highest [[degree centrality|degree]] and [[PageRank]] centralities, and the second highest [[Eigenvector centrality]], of all musicians of all time.<ref name="musenet" />

== Equipment ==
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Over his career, Errico has played a variety of [[drum sets]], including Slingerland, [[Ludwig Drums|Ludwig]] and [[DW Drums|DW]]. He currently plays [[DW drums]] and [[Paiste]]<nowiki/>cymbals.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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==References==
==References==
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<ref name=Allmusic>{{Allmusic |class=artist |id=p74342 |access-date=May 17, 2012}}</ref>
<ref name=Allmusic>{{AllMusic |class=artist |id=p74342 |access-date=May 17, 2012}}</ref>
<ref name=SCV>[http://soundcolourvibration.com/2011/07/23/interview-greg-errico/ Greg Errico interview] at Sound Colour Vibration, July 23, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2012.</ref>
<ref name=SCV>[http://soundcolourvibration.com/2011/07/23/interview-greg-errico/ Greg Errico interview] at Sound Colour Vibration, July 23, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2012.</ref>
<ref name=BayAreaBands>[http://www.bay-area-bands.com/bab00050.htm Sly and the Family Stone] at bay-area-bands. Retrieved May 17, 2012.</ref>
<ref name=BayAreaBands>[http://www.bay-area-bands.com/bab00050.htm Sly and the Family Stone] at bay-area-bands. Retrieved May 17, 2012.</ref>
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Latest revision as of 01:36, 25 September 2024

Greg Errico
Errico in 1968
Errico in 1968
Background information
Born (1948-09-01) September 1, 1948 (age 76)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, producer
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active1965–present

Greg Errico (born September 1, 1948[1]) is an American musician and record producer, best known as the drummer for the popular and influential psychedelic soul/funk band Sly and the Family Stone.[2]

Career

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1960s-1970s

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He was a founding member and the original drummer, in December 1966, for Sly & The Family Stone, and in 1971 he became the first member to quit the group, citing the band's continuing turmoil.[3] As a member of Sly and the Family Stone, Errico played at Woodstock music festival in 1969.

Sly and the Family Stone in 1968. Left to right: Freddie Stone, Sly Stone, Rose Stone, Larry Graham, Cynthia Robinson, Jerry Martini, and Greg Errico.

Errico toured with jazz-fusion group Weather Report in 1973/74, but never made a studio recording with the group. His performances can be heard on live recordings hosted at the website Wolfgang's Vault. Joe Zawinul said that no one could play his tune "Boogie Woogie Waltz" better than Errico had.

Errico joined the David Bowie band for his Diamond Dogs Tour during September 1974.[4]

Errico later collaborated with bands such as Santana, on Carlos Santana and Buddy Miles Live, released June 7, 1972, and with the Grateful Dead. In 1974 he began drumming for the Jerry Garcia Band on and off thru 1984. He also worked with Larry Graham (from Sly & The Family Stone) plus members of the Tower of Power horns, Journey and the Pointer Sisters on the first album for Betty Davis; Errico produced and drummed. He also produced and drummed on the only album by Ike White (Changing Times).

Recent works

[edit]

One of his recent projects was producing the Jamie Davis big band album. He also played at the 2006 Grammy Awards, in the Sly & the Family Stone tribute, alongside most of his former bandmates. In recent years he has played drums for the reformed Quicksilver Messenger Service.

Legacy

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He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. He continued to tour, with The Family Stone, alongside fellow founding member of Sly and the Family Stone Jerry Martini (saxophone). This band also included former Sly and the Family Stone member Cynthia Robinson (trumpet) before she died in 2015.[5]

Errico's intricate drumming, particularly with Sly & the Family Stone, has been sampled on hundreds of occasions by hip hop producers over the years.[6]

Personal life

[edit]

Errico was born and grew up in San Francisco, California. Errico still lives in the Bay Area, and continues to play and produce.

A 2014 scientific paper states that Errico is the musician with the highest degree and PageRank centralities, and the second highest Eigenvector centrality, of all musicians of all time.[7]

Equipment

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Over his career, Errico has played a variety of drum sets, including Slingerland, Ludwig and DW. He currently plays DW drums and Paistecymbals.

Discography

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Greg Errico at AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  2. ^ Greg Errico interview at Sound Colour Vibration, July 23, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  3. ^ Sly and the Family Stone at bay-area-bands. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  4. ^ Griffin, Roger (201). David Bowie: The Golden Years. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-8571-2875-1.
  5. ^ Sly and the Family Stone at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
  6. ^ "Sly & the Family Stone". WhoSampled.
  7. ^ Study on social connectedness of contemporary musicians. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
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