GREG ROLLIE BAND AT HELWIG WINERY

Amphitheater Concerts: Gregg Rolie Band

Cost : $55.00
Wine Club Member Discount : $5.00 each on a max. of 2 persons
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GREGG ROLIE BAND-

Helwig Winery is proud to present Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Gregg Rolie. If you have ever turned on a radio, you most likely have heard his voice fronting the band SANTANA. This is not a tribute band, this is a true rock legend expressing his love of the music that represents both eras - past and present.

Gregg RolieGregg Rolie is responsible for co-founding two phenomenally popular, multi-platinum many times over super groups that indeed are, SANTANA and JOURNEY. In 1998, the world class keyboardist-vocalist-producer was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame as part of the original Santana band. In addition to launching- (along with Carlos Santana) the now legendary act, Gregg also co-produced their first four groundbreaking albums.

Whats more, his singing talents will forever be immortalized by his unforgettable lead vocals on classic Santana greatest hits including Black Magic Woman Evil Ways and the Tito Puente composition Oye Como Va.

Rolies roots officially began in the late 60s and flowered amazingly in 1969, the year Santanas self-titled debut album was released just weeks after the band gave their electrifying performance at Woodstock.

Gregg left Santana after album number four and he immediately went on to establish Journey with fellow ex-Santana mate, guitarist Neal Schon, in 1972.

In its original incarnation, Journey delivered a unique jazz-rock amalgam that spotlighted solo instrumental work more than vocals. In addition to once again lending his considerable vocal and keyboard prowess to the endeavor, Rolie co-wrote and coproduced the bands first seven albums and credits the Journey era with substantially honing his songwriting skills.

Rolie toured extensively with Journey and remained throughout multiple personnel changes, including the 1978 addition of Steve Perry as lead vocalist.

Gregg left Journey after the hugely successful 1981 live double album Captured.