Gannin's up coming CD, "Not From Here" will feature many amazing players such as:
Tony Levin, Chris Chaney, Pat Mastelotto, Stephen Perkins Simon Phillips, Taylor Hawkins, Jimmy Chamberlin, Tris Imboden, Gary Novak, Rudy Sarzo, Tim Landers, Drew Hester, Billy Mohler, Tony Guerrero and Nate Wood. CD due out October 2007!
Influences
Jeff Beck, Todd Rundgren, King Crimson, XTC, Keith Jarrett, Allan Holdsworth, Tony Williams, Jan Hammer, The Beatles, The Kinks, Joe Walsh, John McLaughlin, Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Jack DeJohnette, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Paul Weller, Scott Henderson, Ritchie Blackmore, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Cream, Steely Dan, Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, Wayne Shorter, Michael Brecker, Steve Vai, Queen, Frank Zappa
Guitarist/Singer Songwriter Gannin has been playing guitar since the age of 10. Early influences include Kiss, Queen, Boston, Rod Stewart, and Van Halen. At age 12, he studied Guitar with Adam St. James who is now the editor for guitar.com. Adam introduced Gannin to Jeff Beck and Allan Holdsworth. Through these players, he became interested in Jazz Fusion music. Gannin became heavily influenced by Pat Metheny, John Mclaughlin, and Scott Henderson, who later became Gannin's guitar teacher. Gannin and drummer Evan Stone started "Departure" a fusion band. Departure has opened up for artists like Chick Corea, Stanley Jordan, Billy Cobham and many other heavyweight Jazz acts. In his twenty's, Gannin renewed his interest in Rock/Pop music and started writing songs of his own. Through the years he has had the honor of playing with some of the greatest musicians in the world. Here's a small list, to name a few: Joe Walsh, George Duke, Jeff Lorber, Lee Ritenour, Tony Levin, Brian Bromberg, Vinnie Colaiuta, Simon Phillips, Michael Ruff and Jeff Berlin.
At present Gannin is a member of Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins new band, "Coattail Riders". Their first CD produced by friend and Drummer Drew Hester, will be released March 7, 2006 on Thrive Records (mixed by the legendary Andy Johns and Drew Hester.) He has also joined forces with Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. Look for a new recording sometime in 2006. Gannin will also receive his first Gold Disc for writing and producing the song, "I Surrender" on Jeremy Camps CD "Carried Me".
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Thanks GANNIN for being on my friends list, love the page great stuff. I’m so blown away by all people that have joined me on Myspace. The support and positive comments about the music and the new CD "Abstract Man" have been great and appreciated. The track "Only In America" hit the air this month and so fare it’s a hit with all that have heard it, I’d like to let you know about the free MP3 giveaway as a token of my appreciation for being on my friends list. It’s available at www. tomfullerband. com Hope you have a great summer with lots of good music for sitting in the sun. Thanks again, Tom
Hey Gannin, It's been a while. Hows thangs in your world??? I got some great pics from the Joe tour I was gonna send Drew. if you would like some as well just send me an email. Peace Stacy Michelle
Really cool this new song... What I like in your style is that it sounds to me as an amalgamation of good 70's rock, early fusion-Beck and some modern spice...
to all you musicians out there............. I love what you do, it's for you. I also feel what you can't have, what you miss, and what you need. Know that your talents do not go unseen or unappreciated. Your music keeps my dreams alive and if ever I do get to meet you, you'll know my passion is not in what your able to do but the fact that you do it against all the odds. a peice from my blog!
Hey Gannin!!!! So, how was your summer tour?? I've just taken a look at the pictures and it seems like it was great!!! Hope sooner or later you'll tour Europe too!! :-)
