Reeves Gabrels

Who is Reeves Gabrels?

Reeves Gabrels is an American guitarist, "one of the most daring rock-guitar improvisers since Jimi Hendrix - an opinion some players formed during his dozen years collaborating with British singer David Bowie." Best known for his long partnership with Bowie, with whom he worked regularly from 1987 to 1999, Gabrels also built an active performing and recording career before, during and since, working both independently and in collaboration with musicians worldwide. He has lived in New York, Boston, London and Los Angeles, and since 2006 he has been based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Gabrels' songs and improvisations defy genre, ranging from "hard-hitting blues rock to 21st century electronica," to quote Guitar World's characterization of Ulysses, an album from 2000. He is recognized for virtuosity and versatility, a guitar player who can "explore sonic extremes with a great, adaptive intuition for what each song needs most."

In 2012 he joined The Cure for their summer tour and will be with the band again in Spring 2013 for their eight night tour of Latin America.