Nick Gravenites

Nick Gravenites
Gravenites performing in 2006
Background information
Also known as
  • Nick "The Greek"
  • Gravy
Born(1938-10-02)October 2, 1938
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 18, 2024(2024-09-18) (aged 85)
Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Genres
  • Rock
  • blues
  • folk-rock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Labels
Formerly of
Websitenickgravenites.com

Nicholas George Gravenites (/ɡrævɪˈnaɪtɪs/ grav-ih-NY-tis; 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. He sometimes performed under the stage names Nick "The Greek" Gravenites and Gravy.

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