Greg Koch (musician): Difference between revisions
Content deleted Content added
Lightburst (talk | contribs) m →Career |
trimmed promotional wording |
||
| Line 34: | Line 34: | ||
}} |
}} |
||
'''Greg Koch''' (born June 23, 1966) is an American guitarist from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. |
'''Greg Koch''' (born June 23, 1966) is an American guitarist from [[Wauwatosa, Wisconsin]]. Koch grew up in the Milwaukee area and began playing guitar at the age of 12. He was influenced by the guitarist [[Jimi Hendrix]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Prato|first1=Greg|title=Greg Koch|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/greg-koch-mn0000800484/biography|website=All Music|publisher=AllMusic, member of the RhythmOne group|accessdate=2 January 2018}}</ref> |
||
[[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation]] named |
[[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation]] named Koch one of the top 10 unsung guitarists.{{when}}<ref>{{cite web|last1=Duffy|first1=Mike|title=TOP 10 UNSUNG GUITARISTS|url=http://www2.fender.com/experience/fender-picks/top-10-unsung-guitarists/|website=Fender|publisher=Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. April 2, 2012 Page 1.|accessdate=2 January 2018}}</ref> |
||
==Early life== |
==Early life== |
||
Koch grew up in Wisconsin |
Koch grew up in Wisconsin as one of seven children. He attended college for jazz performance at the [[University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Moberg|first1=Glen|title=March 3, 2016: Live Blues Music with Greg Koch and the Tone Controls|url=https://www.wpr.org/shows/march-3-2016-live-blues-music-greg-koch-and-tone-controls|website=Wisconsin Public Radio|publisher=Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board March 3, 2016|accessdate=2 January 2018}}</ref> |
||
==Career== |
==Career== |
||
Koch won first place in the 1989 Bluesbreaker Guitar Showdown judged by singer/guitar player [[Buddy Guy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/legendary-milwaukee-rockblues-guitarist-greg-koch-and-canadian-rumba-flamenco-guitarist-jesse-cook-headline-second-annual-wilson-center-guitar-competition-festival/|title=Legendary Milwaukee Rock/Blues Guitarist Greg Koch|last=Wilson|first=Sharon|date=July 31, 2014|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> |
Koch won first place in the 1989 Bluesbreaker Guitar Showdown judged by singer/guitar player [[Buddy Guy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/legendary-milwaukee-rockblues-guitarist-greg-koch-and-canadian-rumba-flamenco-guitarist-jesse-cook-headline-second-annual-wilson-center-guitar-competition-festival/|title=Legendary Milwaukee Rock/Blues Guitarist Greg Koch|last=Wilson|first=Sharon|date=July 31, 2014|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> |
||
Koch has played with [[Joe Bonamassa]] and played lead guitar for [[Willy Porter]] from the 1990s through 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Levy |first1=Piet |title=Concert to raise money for Steve Kleiber fund |url=http://archive.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/concert-to-raise-money-for-steve-kleiber-fund-b99488190z1-301846021.html |newspaper=The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |date=April 30, 2015 |accessdate=September 26, 2018}}</ref> |
|||
=== Greg Koch and the tone Controls === |
=== Greg Koch and the tone Controls === |
||
The group was formed as a trio |
The group was formed as a trio that included guitar, bass, and drums. The original band members include Journeyman drummer and vocalist Gary Koehler, bass and vocals Kevin Mushel, and Greg Koch on six-string guitar and vocals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Greg koch - Strat's Got Your Tongue|url=http://www.grooveyardrecords.com/gregkochstratsgotyourtongue-.html|website=Grooveyard Records|publisher=Grooveyard Records Inc.|accessdate=2 January 2018}}</ref> Other members of the band include John Calarco on drums and Tom Good on bass. |
||
Greg Koch and the Tone Controls won five Wisconsin Area Music Awards for Blues Artist of the Year (1993, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.folklib.net/wami/|title=WAMI Site Map|last=Henkle|first=Doug|date=April 4, 2016|website=Folklib|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> |
Greg Koch and the Tone Controls won five Wisconsin Area Music Awards for Blues Artist of the Year (1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.folklib.net/wami/|title=WAMI Site Map|last=Henkle|first=Doug|date=April 4, 2016|website=Folklib|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> |
||
=== Greg Koch and Other Bad Men === |
=== Greg Koch and Other Bad Men === |
||
Koch recorded a live album (''Greg Koch and Other Bad Men Live on the Radio |
Koch recorded a live album (''Greg Koch and Other Bad Men Live on the Radio'') with bass player [[Roscoe Beck]] and vocalist [[Malford Milligan]] and various musicians on the drums: John Calarco<ref>{{cite web|last1=Brookes|first1=Joachim 'Joe'|title=Greg Koch And Other Bad Men / Live! On The Radio|url=http://www.rocktimes.de/gesamt/k/greg_koch/live_on_the_radio.html|website=Rocktimes|publisher=Rock Times November 26, 2007|accessdate=1 February 2018}}</ref> and Tom Brechtlein.<ref>{{cite web|last1=LUHRSSEN|first1=David|title=Greg Koch: Blues in Mind|url=https://shepherdexpress.com/music/local-music/greg-koch-blues-mind/|work=[[Shepherd Express]]|publisher=Shepherd Express December 13, 2007|accessdate=7 January 2018}}</ref> |
||
=== The |
=== The Koch Marshall Trio === |
||
[[File:The Koch Marshall Trio.jpg|thumb|left|The Koch Marshall Trio playing live at Tosa Fest September 8, 2018]] |
[[File:The Koch Marshall Trio.jpg|thumb|left|The Koch Marshall Trio playing live at Tosa Fest September 8, 2018]] |
||
The [[Koch Marshall Trio]] is an instrumental |
The [[Koch Marshall Trio]] is an instrumental organ/guitar trio established by Koch in 2017. The Trio includes Koch's son Dylan Koch on drums, [[Toby Lee Marshall]] on [[Hammond organ]] and Koch on guitar. The [[Koch Marshall Trio]] has signed a contract with the [[Mascot Label Group]]. They released their debut studio album, ''Toby Arrives'', on February 23, 2018.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Luhrssen|first1=David|title=The Funky Organ Sounds of the Koch Marshall Trio|url=https://issuu.com/shepherdexpress/docs/09-07-2017print|accessdate=2 January 2018|work=Print Issue|issue=37|publisher=Louis Fortis|date=September 7, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Mathley|first1=T-bone|title=Greg Koch|url=http://volumetreblebass.com/greg-koch/|website=Volume Treble Bass|publisher=Worldpress|accessdate=2 January 2018}}</ref> |
||
The [[Koch Marshall Trio]] is working on a second studio album. The trio |
The [[Koch Marshall Trio]] is working on a second studio album. The trio toured the United States in 2018. |
||
==Style |
==Style== |
||
Koch has developed his own style of picking which is referred to as "chicken pickin’” |
Koch has developed his own style of picking which is referred to as "chicken pickin’” and has taught his method of picking, referred to as hybrid picking. Koch uses a guitar pick held with the index finger and thumb of his right hand; he uses his other three fingers to pick the strings at the same time he is using the pick. |
||
<br> |
|||
Koch has termed his style of playing "gristle" and has been called the "Gristle King". Gristle is usually instrumental, guitar-driven music that leads to a crescendo of trading solos. |
|||
Koch's ability on the guitar has been admired by other |
Koch's ability on the guitar has been admired by other guitarists. When guitar pioneer [[Les Paul]] had his 100th birthday celebration Koch was invited to play.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Levy|first1=Piet|title=Happy Birthday to Les|url=https://www.pressreader.com/usa/milwaukee-journal-sentinel/20150803/282127815189559|accessdate=2 January 2018|newspaper=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> Two contemporary guitarists had this to say about Greg Koch: |
||
<blockquote> |
<blockquote> |
||
“I believe Greg Koch is pound for pound the best guitar player in the world today. His, tone, feel and style are unrivaled in today’s guitar playing community. He is scary good. It was a true honor to do shows with him.” [[Joe Bonamassa]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mathley|first1=T-bone|title=Greg Koch|url=http://volumetreblebass.com/greg-koch/|website=Volume Treble Bass|publisher=Worldpress|accessdate=2 January 2018}}</ref> |
“I believe Greg Koch is pound for pound the best guitar player in the world today. His, tone, feel and style are unrivaled in today’s guitar playing community. He is scary good. It was a true honor to do shows with him.” [[Joe Bonamassa]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mathley|first1=T-bone|title=Greg Koch|url=http://volumetreblebass.com/greg-koch/|website=Volume Treble Bass|publisher=Worldpress|accessdate=2 January 2018}}</ref> |
||
| Line 76: | Line 74: | ||
==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
||
Koch met his wife Sarah while he was attending college and together they have four children |
Koch met his wife Sarah while he was attending college and together they have four children, two boys and two girls. Koch and his wife have been married since 1993. Their oldest son is the drummer for Koch's band, The Koch Marshall Trio. |
||
==Discography== |
==Discography== |
||
Revision as of 23:02, 26 September 2018
Greg Koch | |
|---|---|
 Greg Koch in 2018 | |
| Born | Gregory Koch June 23, 1966 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point |
| Spouse | Sarah Koch |
| Children | 4 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter |
| Instruments |
|
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels |
|
| Website | gregkoch |
| Signature | |
.png) | |
Greg Koch (born June 23, 1966) is an American guitarist from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Koch grew up in the Milwaukee area and began playing guitar at the age of 12. He was influenced by the guitarist Jimi Hendrix.[1]
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation named Koch one of the top 10 unsung guitarists.[when?][2]
Early life
Koch grew up in Wisconsin as one of seven children. He attended college for jazz performance at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.[3]
Career
Koch won first place in the 1989 Bluesbreaker Guitar Showdown judged by singer/guitar player Buddy Guy.[4]
Koch has played with Joe Bonamassa and played lead guitar for Willy Porter from the 1990s through 2018.[5]
Greg Koch and the tone Controls
The group was formed as a trio that included guitar, bass, and drums. The original band members include Journeyman drummer and vocalist Gary Koehler, bass and vocals Kevin Mushel, and Greg Koch on six-string guitar and vocals.[6] Other members of the band include John Calarco on drums and Tom Good on bass.
Greg Koch and the Tone Controls won five Wisconsin Area Music Awards for Blues Artist of the Year (1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998).[7]
Greg Koch and Other Bad Men
Koch recorded a live album (Greg Koch and Other Bad Men Live on the Radio) with bass player Roscoe Beck and vocalist Malford Milligan and various musicians on the drums: John Calarco[8] and Tom Brechtlein.[9]
The Koch Marshall Trio
The Koch Marshall Trio is an instrumental organ/guitar trio established by Koch in 2017. The Trio includes Koch's son Dylan Koch on drums, Toby Lee Marshall on Hammond organ and Koch on guitar. The Koch Marshall Trio has signed a contract with the Mascot Label Group. They released their debut studio album, Toby Arrives, on February 23, 2018.[10][11]
The Koch Marshall Trio is working on a second studio album. The trio toured the United States in 2018.
Style
Koch has developed his own style of picking which is referred to as "chicken pickin’” and has taught his method of picking, referred to as hybrid picking. Koch uses a guitar pick held with the index finger and thumb of his right hand; he uses his other three fingers to pick the strings at the same time he is using the pick.
Koch has termed his style of playing "gristle" and has been called the "Gristle King". Gristle is usually instrumental, guitar-driven music that leads to a crescendo of trading solos.
Koch's ability on the guitar has been admired by other guitarists. When guitar pioneer Les Paul had his 100th birthday celebration Koch was invited to play.[12] Two contemporary guitarists had this to say about Greg Koch:
“I believe Greg Koch is pound for pound the best guitar player in the world today. His, tone, feel and style are unrivaled in today’s guitar playing community. He is scary good. It was a true honor to do shows with him.” Joe Bonamassa[13]
"Greg Koch is one of those rare guitarists that can blend various styles with a light-hearted approach and a tremendous amount of technique. Hearing him play is inspiring to a guitar player to try to achieve greatness on the instrument." - Steve Vai[14]
Personal life
Koch met his wife Sarah while he was attending college and together they have four children, two boys and two girls. Koch and his wife have been married since 1993. Their oldest son is the drummer for Koch's band, The Koch Marshall Trio.
Discography
- Greg Koch and the Tone Controls (1993)
- Double the Gristle (1997)
- Defenestrator (1998)
- The Grip (2001)
- Radio Free Gristle (2003)
- 13 X 12 (2003)
- 4 Days in the South (2005)
- Mixed Feelings (2005)
- Live on the Radio (Greg Koch and Other Bad Men) (2007)
- From the Attic (2010)
- Strat's Got Your Tongue (2012)
- Plays Well with Others (2013)
- Vivid Gristle (2015)
- Unrepentant (2017)
- Toby Arrives (Koch Marshall Trio) (2018)
References
- ^ Prato, Greg. "Greg Koch". All Music. AllMusic, member of the RhythmOne group. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Duffy, Mike. "TOP 10 UNSUNG GUITARISTS". Fender. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. April 2, 2012 Page 1. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Moberg, Glen. "March 3, 2016: Live Blues Music with Greg Koch and the Tone Controls". Wisconsin Public Radio. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board March 3, 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Wilson, Sharon (31 July 2014). "Legendary Milwaukee Rock/Blues Guitarist Greg Koch". Retrieved 2 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Levy, Piet (30 April 2015). "Concert to raise money for Steve Kleiber fund". The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ "Greg koch - Strat's Got Your Tongue". Grooveyard Records. Grooveyard Records Inc. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Henkle, Doug (4 April 2016). "WAMI Site Map". Folklib. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Brookes, Joachim 'Joe'. "Greg Koch And Other Bad Men / Live! On The Radio". Rocktimes. Rock Times November 26, 2007. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ LUHRSSEN, David. "Greg Koch: Blues in Mind". Shepherd Express. Shepherd Express December 13, 2007. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Luhrssen, David (7 September 2017). "The Funky Organ Sounds of the Koch Marshall Trio". Print Issue. No. 37. Louis Fortis. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Mathley, T-bone. "Greg Koch". Volume Treble Bass. Worldpress. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Levy, Piet (3 August 2015). "Happy Birthday to Les". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Mathley, T-bone. "Greg Koch". Volume Treble Bass. Worldpress. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "Greg koch". Fender. Fender Music Australia March 1, 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Artists | |
Categories:
- Use dmy dates from January 2013
- 1966 births
- Living people
- American male guitarists
- University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point alumni
- Blues singers
- Progressive rock guitarists
- Guitarists from Wisconsin
- Musicians from Milwaukee
- People from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- American blues guitarists
- 20th-century American guitarists
- American singers by genre
- American blues musicians by instrument
- Blues singers by nationality