Monsters of Rock PDX Player Profile: Greg Georgeson

When the concept for Monsters of Rock PDX was spawned, we knew that we wanted to go out and get the best players, but also those that represented the city as institutions – those players that have stood the test of time – the ones that have been relevant for many years.

As the man probably best known as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the Pacific Northwest based band Sequel, having Greg Georgeson on the roster for MOR PDX was a top priority. With Sequel inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, in October, the band is seen as one of the best. Over the years Sequel has shared the stage with Journey, The Tubes, Eddie Money, Sammy Hagar, Triumph, Greg Kihn and Bryan Adams as well as releasing three full length records with two of them receiving regional airplay, and the third (recorded and released in 2006) receiving international airplay. Over the last 10 years, Greg has played across the U.S. as lead guitarist for Tommy Tutone from 1998 to 2008. In January 2009 he released his debut solo CD "100% By Volume". He was featured in the January 2011 edition of Vintage Guitar Magazine for his second solo CD release "Imaginary Theme Songs". Still a mainstay, he can be found playing in clubs regularly in the Portland area, and beyond.

In what is bound to be one of the highlights of Monsters of Rock PDX, Georgeson will be joined up with Mike Skill, the lead guitarist of The Romanitics, Kevin Rankin on drums, and a special guest on bass for a 3-song set.

Monsters of Rock PDX is taking place at Dante’s in downtown Portland on Sat., Jan. 28 starting at 8:30pm. Tickets available in advance through all Ticketswest outlets (purchase online here), or at the door where the cost is $5.

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