1. Greg Leisz plays guitar, dobro, mandolin, banjo, lap steel and pedal steel guitar.
10 Facts About Greg Leisz
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Greg Leisz spent time at the Ashgrove, the Troubador, and clubs on the Sunset Strip.
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Greg Leisz began playing guitar and soon added dobro and lap steel, inspired to pick up the pedal steel after hearing Sneaky Pete Kleinow and Buddy Emmons.
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Greg Leisz was a member of Funky Kings who released their eponymous debut album on Arista Records in 1976.
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In 1987, Greg Leisz began working with Dave Alvin.
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In January 2008, Greg Leisz joined the group Works Progress Administration, a band composed of Greg Leisz, Sean Watkins, his sister Sara Watkins, Glen Phillips, Benmont Tench, Luke Bulla, Pete Thomas, and Davey Faragher.
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In 2010 and 2011, Greg Leisz toured with Ray LaMontagne as a member of his backing band, The Pariah Dogs.
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Greg Leisz toured in 2013 as a member of Eric Clapton's band, in 2015 as a member of Jackson Browne's band, and again in 2017.
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Greg Leisz appeared in the 2016 Cameron Crowe cable television series Roadies, accompanying Jackson Browne on three songs in the last episode of the series.
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In 2010, Greg Leisz was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist by the Americana Music Association.