Greg Saenz started playing for groups around North East Los Angeles in 1985, mainly influenced by drummers such as John Bonham, Cozy Powell and Phil Taylor.
11 Facts About Greg Saenz
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Greg Saenz later joined Excel where he stayed for several years.
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Greg Saenz is a former member of My Head and the Dwarves.
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Greg Saenz occasionally serves as a touring drummer for Yawning Man, and is currently a touring drummer for John Garcia and the Band of Gold.
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Greg Saenz was born in East Los Angeles, raised in Highland Park.
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Greg Saenz took interest in music at a young age influenced by 1960s and 1970s rock and roll and hard rock musicians such as The Who, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.
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Saenz called singer Dan Clements and after an audition with Adam Siegel Greg was asked to join as Excel's drummer.
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In early 1996, Greg Saenz became the drummer of the first solo release by Mike Muir, together Adam Siegel, who recorded various tracks on the album.
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The band broke up in the fall of 1997 and Greg Saenz moved to Marin County.
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In summer of 2013, Greg Saenz re-united with his old bandmates in Excel after 20 years.
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In 2014 Greg Saenz became drummer for John Garcia of Kyuss fame.