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David Leslie Gilson Lavis (/ ˈ ɡ ɪ l s ən ˈ l eɪ v ɪ s / GHIL-sən LAY-vis, born 27 June 1951) is an English drummer and portrait artist. He gained fame as the drummer with band Squeeze in the 1970s and 80s. Lavis is currently the drummer for Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, with former Squeeze bandmate Jools Holland.
Gilson Lavis has remained one of the most sought-after, highly-acclaimed drummers in the UK over the last 40 years. Best known currently as the superbly versatile drummer with Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Gilson Lavis is now shining the spotlight on his second career as an artist.
Gilson Lavis was born in Bedford on 27th June 1951. His career has spanned four decades where has played with a myriad of people from the entertainment industry. He is one of Britain's most experienced and versatile drummers still performing and touring Britain and Europe on a full time basis.
MBD is proud to present the first part in our latest interview - Spike recently sat down with legend Gilson Lavis, famous as the drummer with Squeeze, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra...
9 de mar. de 2014 · Learn about the drummer's musical career and his passion for painting portraits of famous people. See his latest exhibition of black and white acrylics at the Norman Cross Gallery in Peterborough.
9 de may. de 2016 · On the Beat With Artist and Drummer Gilson Lavis of Squeeze/Jools Holland: Talks Challenges and Rewards. By On 09th May 2016. “We are what we think.”—Lord Buddha. Cheers from the UK, Gilson here. I’m the original drummer for the Squeeze hits you know and love.
Read the untold story of former Squeeze drummer Gilson Lavis, who played with the band for over a decade and then rejoined them after a break. Learn about his experiences with Chuck Berry, Jools Holland, and the ups and downs of the music industry.
