Nick Gravenites

Nick Gravenites
Nick Gravenites
	Gravenites performing in 2006
Background information
Also known as	Nick "The Greek"; Gravy;
Born	October 2, 1938; Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	September 18, 2024 (aged 85); Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Genres	Rock; blues; folk-rock;
Occupations	Musician; songwriter; record producer;
Instruments	Guitar; vocals;
Labels	Columbia; Warner Bros.;
Formerly of	The Electric Flag; Big Brother and the Holding Company;
Website	nickgravenites.com

Nicholas George Gravenites (/ɡrævɪˈnaɪtɪs/ grav-ih-NY-tis;^[1] October 2, 1938 – September 18, 2024) was an American blues, rock and folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for his work with Electric Flag (as their lead singer), Janis Joplin, Mike Bloomfield, and several influential bands and individuals of the generation springing from the 1960s and 1970s.^[2] He sometimes performed under the stage names Nick "The Greek" Gravenites and Gravy.

^ Gravenites, Nick; Hummel, Mark (November 9, 2022). Nick Gravenites, Pt. 1 (Interview). Event occurs at 0:34. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
^ Skelly, Richard. "Nick Gravenites Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved May 10, 2015.

[1] Gravenites, Nick; Hummel, Mark (November 9, 2022). Nick Gravenites, Pt. 1 (Interview). Event occurs at 0:34. Retrieved February 25, 2024.

[am-2] Skelly, Richard. "Nick Gravenites Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved May 10, 2015.

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