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Greg Phillinganes

グレッグ・フィリンゲインズ　/　ぐれっぐ・ふぃりんげいんず

American keyboardist and producer

May 12, 1956 (age 70)　・　Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Michigan
Singer
Keyboardist
Music Producer

My Take

If you have listened to almost any landmark pop or R&B record from the late seventies onward, odds are Greg Phillinganes is somewhere in the mix. He is the ultimate musician's musician, the kind of player whose name you find buried in the liner notes of records that defined decades. His work anchoring Michael Jackson's live band and his deep ties to Stevie Wonder say everything about the trust top artists place in him. What I admire most is his taste: he never overplays, always serving the song. He is exactly the sort of quietly essential figure who deserves far more recognition than the spotlight usually grants session players.

Overview

Greg Phillinganes (born May 12, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan) is an American keyboardist, music producer, songwriter, and pianist. One of the most sought-after session musicians of his generation, he has performed and recorded with a wide range of artists including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Eric Clapton. He is widely respected within the music industry for his versatility across pop, R&B, and rock.

1. Profile

Name (English): Greg Phillinganes
Name (Japanese): グレッグ・フィリンゲインズ
Reading: ぐれっぐ・ふぃりんげいんず
Born: May 12, 1956 (age 70)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Taurus / Monkey
Origin: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Blood type: Private
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Occupation: Singer / Keyboardist / Music Producer / Songwriter / Pianist

2. Background

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High school: Cass Technical High School
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4. Personality

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