Gregory " Guitar Greg" Gaskins

The Gregory "Guitar Greg" Gaskins Exhibit is on display in the the Emma Mae Gallery window at 2000 14th St., NW, (1/2 block off the historical U Street corridor) View the historical photos of Gaskins performing with Otis Redding, Billy Stewart, The Marvelettes, The Manhattans, and Elvis Presley. Check out great photos of him with Chuck Berry and Ray Charles.

Gregory "Guitar Greg" Gaskins

Gregory "Guitar Greg" Gaskins, professional Guitarist, Composer, and Conductor is honored by the Washington,DC City Council, Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Council Member Ward One, Jim Graham recognized the talent and experience of Gaskins and honors him with a resolution. He began his professional career playing with the 60s teen group known as the El Corols, after which he was discovered by the legendary, late Billy Stewart. Mr. Gaskins went on to play lead guitar and acted as conductor for world renowned Manhattans, The Sweet Inspiration, back up singers for Elvis Presley. While accompanying the Sweets he was chosen by Elvis's orchestra conductor to be the lead in conductor for the Elvis Presley Orchestra. Currently, Gaskins resides in his home town, Washington, DC where he continues to do studio work, compose and gig in local clubs