Joel DiGregorio

Taz DiGregorio
Birth nameWilliam Joel DiGregorio
Born(1944-01-08)January 8, 1944
Southbridge, Massachusetts, U.S,
DiedOctober 12, 2011(2011-10-12) (aged 67)
Cheatham County, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentKeyboards
Years active1960–2011

William Joel "Taz" DiGregorio (January 8, 1944 – October 12, 2011) was a longtime member and keyboardist for the Charlie Daniels Band. He was born and lived in Southbridge, Massachusetts, until 1962 when he went on the road. He was self-taught on the keyboards, practicing from tunes by Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, and Little Richard following his attendance at a Ray Charles concert.