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.jpg) Reeves Gabrels at Frequency Festival 2012 | |
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| Born | June 4, 1956 Staten Island, New York, United States |
| Genres | Rock |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
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Reeves Gabrels (born June 4, 1956) is an American guitarist, songwriter and producer. Currently a member of The Cure since 2012, Gabrels is also known for his work with David Bowie and Tin Machine from 1987 to 1999. He also fronts the band Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Friends, which is based in Nashville.[1]
As a guitarist, Gabrels is recognized for his virtuosity and versatility, and been praised for his ability to "explore sonic extremes with a great, adaptive intuition for what each song needs most."[2] He has been characterized as "one of the most daring rock-guitar improvisers since Jimi Hendrix".[3]
- ^ Sanders, Daryl (September–October 2012). "Our Weird American Cousin: How East Nashville Guitar God Reeves Gabrels Became the Newest Member of the Iconic British Band The Cure". The East Nashvillian Vol 3 No 1, 33–36, 38.
- ^ Adam McGovern, "Reeves Gabrels", MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide, 2nd ed., p. 466 (Detroit & London, Visible Ink Press, 1998).
- ^ Drozdowski, Ted (November 1, 2000). "Reeves Gabrels: Scary Monsters and Other Nasty Noises". Guitar.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2014.