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![]() Reeves Gabrels at Frequency Festival 2012 | |
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Born | Staten Island, New York, United States | June 4, 1956
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]