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Gregory Moore, current guitarist for the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire.. He's played with the best of the best such as: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Patti La Belle, Maxwell, James Ingram, Anita Baker, Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston, and more, however, Greg is a regular and down to earth kinda guy. Shying away from being considered as the most sought after guitar player in the United States, Greg chose to perfect his craft. "I got into this field to get away from trouble," he said with confidence.
Soon after , his mom bought his first guitar, he began faithfully practicing on his own. A few years later, after perfecting his craft, Greg gained enough confidence to move to Los Angeles to further his music career and work with celebrities and musicians he'd admired and practiced to their records. He became so good that at the ripe age of 18 he was offered his first professional gig. His dreams and goals have always been to achieve great recognition, play for the best in the business, and become one of the best in his craft. He credits the "local guys in Detroit" as those who first inspired him.
Some of the most memorable recordings Greg can also be heard on are Anita Baker's Sweet Love, Vanessa Williams' Right Stuff, and Stevie Wonder's My Love Is With You, to name a few. You can also hear his guitar licks on the opening credits of The "Steve Harvey," and "Bernie Mac" Shows. While achieving these accomplishments, Greg has made himself a perfectionist, stylist and great entertainer that will soar beyond and into the new millennium. "This profession gives me a way out. It allows me an escape from life's pressures, it's an outlet for me. There are so many people who need an outlet and but they don't have one and end up turning to other things that are not so positive. Having the honors of working for such legends as Earth, Wind and Fire has always been a dream of mine. The guys are such wonderful people and entertainers, they are true professionals. I've worked for all types of people while being in this business, but this has been the first time that I've felt like I am a apart of their family and not just an outside musician. I feel that by being a part of this group is a blessing because of their professionalism, great music, no drama mannerism and money! I couldn't ask for anything better when it comes to working for someone else."
Today, the success and recognition he has had throughout his professional career as a talented guitar player has brought him the honor of being amongst the nominees for the prestigious Grammy, NAACP, American Comedy, BET, Lady Of Soul and Soul Train Award's. His success proves that hard work, perseverance, and dedication can really payoff in order to reach, achieve and hold on to your dreams. Realizing that obstacles are always going to be there, doesn't mean they have to stand in your way! Greg's next chapter in life is to make more money, achieve stardom with his group, THAMOEJOE, get a bigger piece of the pie by becoming a successful producer and have his own record company to allow someone else to follow their dreams. |