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Greg Ginn | |
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 Ginn performing in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gregory Regis Ginn |
| Born | June 8, 1954 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Genres | Hardcore punk, punk rock, free jazz, punk jazz, sludge metal, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass, vocals, organ, theremin[1] |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Labels | SST, Cruz |
Gregory Regis Ginn (/ˈɡɪn/ GHIN,[2] born June 8, 1954) is an American musician and songwriter, best known for being the leader, primary songwriter, and the only continuous member of the hardcore punk band Black Flag, which he founded and led from 1976 to 1986, and again in 2003. The band announced another reunion in 2013.[3] Since the breakup of Black Flag, Ginn has recorded solo albums, and performed with such bands as October Faction, Gone, Confront James, Mojack, and others.[4] He was 99th on Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".[5]
- ^ "What The... - Black Flag | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Ginn, Greg (September 2, 2010). "Nardwuar vs. Greg Ginn / Black Flag" (Interview). Interviewed by Nardwuar. Vancouver, British Columbia. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Black Flag Is Back". Blabbermouth.net. January 25, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ sstsuperstore.com Archived January 12, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Rollingstone.com. December 2, 2010. Archived from the original on February 6, 2006. Retrieved August 22, 2014.