Graham Lear

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Graham Lear

dr, perc, *1949 GB, United Kingdom
Musician / Composer / Arranger of Rock and Latin

Graham Lear is a drummer, best known for his time with Gino Vannelli, Santana and REO Speedwagon. He was born in the United Kingdom on July 24, 1949. In 1952 his family moved to London, Ontario (Canada). He began his professional career at the age of 13 with the London (Ontario) Symphony Orchestra. During his teenage years he practiced, played and toured with several bands in Canada and the United States. Gino Vannelli was the first major recording artist to recognize Graham’s talents and he recorded with Gino on some of his most important work. He has toured and/or recorded worldwide with Carlos Santana, Paul Anka, REO Speedwagon and Saga. He has also worked with T.V./ Film composers Henry Mancini, Domenic Troiano, Jimmy Dale (Pianist/arranger Boss Brass), David Foster, Mexican jazz/fusio

Instruments

Drums
Percussion

Genres

Rock
Latin
Jazz
Pop
R&B/Soul

Plays With

Freedom North

Natural Gas

REO Speedwagon

Riverson

Santana

Truck

Moustapha Thiombiano

Santaº

Band Members

External Links

Home Page

Wikipedia

MusicBrainz

Discogs

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