Gregg Sutton

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Gregg Sutton
BornJuly 1, 1949
DiedOctober 22, 2023(2023-10-22) (aged 74)
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Gregg Sutton (July 1, 1949 – October 22, 2023) was an American musician, songwriter, guitarist, singer, and bassist, who lived in Los Angeles. He was a member of the country rock band Lone Justice from 1985 to 1987, and wrote or co-wrote songs for other artists.

Career

Sutton joined Lone Justice as their bassist shortly after the release of their debut album, and appeared on their 1986 album Shelter.[1]

Sutton wrote hits for

During the 1980s, he played bass for Bob Dylan on Real Live (1984). He also played bass for Barry Goldberg, Sass Jordan, Carla Olson, Mick Taylor, Dave Alvin, Coup de Grace, The Pets, KGB (along with Carmine Appice), Tony Gilkyson, Avery Sharpe and Katy Moffatt.

Sutton was also featured on The Rolling Stones' Lost & Found Vol. 2 on the track "Tombstone Blues" along with Carlos Santana, Bob Dylan, Mick Taylor, Colin Allen and Ian McLagan.[3]

In 1979, Sutton was the

documentary Kaufman Lives.[4]

Sutton had a sub-publishing deal with Supreme Songs Ltd, and several of his songs were used in a number of television series. He embarked on a UK and European tour in November 2019.[citation needed]

Death

Sutton died on October 22, 2023, at the age of 74.[5]

References

  1. ^ Willman, Chris (October 23, 2023). "Gregg Sutton, Songwriter-Musician Who Played With Artists From Lone Justice and Bob Dylan to Andy Kaufman, Dies at 74". Variety. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  2. ^ Greg Sutton. "Greg Sutton | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
  3. ^ "Gregg Sutton Discography at Discogs". August 30, 2012. Archived from the original on August 30, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  4. ^ Greg Sutton. "Greg Sutton | IMDb credits". IMDb.com. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  5. ^ Willman, Chris (October 23, 2023). "Gregg Sutton, Songwriter-Musician Who Played With Artists From Lone Justice and Bob Dylan to Andy Kaufman, Dies at 74". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2023.

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