The guitarist from The Steve Miller Band, Greg Douglas, is heading back to Dimbola next month for another ‘up close and intimate gig’.
Together with his superb UK-based ensemble, Greg will be presenting an evening dedicated to The Steve Miller Band’s many hits.
Greg co-wrote the hit “Jungle Love” which he performed on The Steve Miller Band’s “Book Of Dreams” album. It later re-surfaced on the “Steve Miller – Greatest Hits” 1974- 1978″ album – which has sold over FIFTEEN MILLION copies in the U.S.A. alone! Greg also contributed to songs on Steve Miller’s albums “Abracadabra” (including the title track – a number one single) and “Living In The Twentieth Century”. Not surprisingly Greg and the rest of the band were inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio in 2016.
After “Abracadabra”, “The Joker” is probably the best known Steve Miller Band song, although “Rock’n Me’ topped the Charts, “Fly Like an Eagle” was a million-selling single which reached number two, “Jet Airliner” reached number eight, whilst “Take The Money and Run” was also a top ten hit.
Greg has also been a member of Van Morrison’s band, Janis Joplin’s band Big Brother & The Holding Company, The Jefferson Airplane offshoot Hot Tuna, and Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Tom Fogerty’s band, toured with r & b legend Bo Diddley. As the guitarist with The Greg Kihn Band, he recorded their massive hit “Jeopardy”, which reached number two on the U.S charts – only held back by from the number one spot by Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”.
Greg will be playing lead guitar, fronting his very experienced U.K based band. Keyboard player Rob Beckinsale and bassist Steve Browning were members of the legendary San Francisco band It’s A Beautiful Day, and appeared at The Isle Of Wight Festival with them.
Tickets to the show are limited and so those who are interested are encouraged to purchase them at their earliest convenience for just £13.
On the 6th October, doors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start. Drinks will be available to purchase from the bar.
