Gerry Morgan

Gretsch Artist Since: 2018

Country: GB

Band or Affiliations: James Bay, Niall Horan, JC Stewart, Jack Savoretti

Current Kit Setup:
7x10 RT, 8x12 RT, 14x14 FT, 16x16 FT , 14x22 BD, 5.5x14 SD

Influences:
Steve Gadd, Jim Kiltner, Ash Soan, Carter Mc Clean, Jay Bellerose, Shawn Pelton

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"Tone, sustain and a quality build. Dedication to this over many decades has made Gretsch my go to in a legacy drum kit. "

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Don’t be afraid to be destructive with your playing, go against the trend and find your own voice."

Bio:
Gerry has proven to be one of the UK and Irelands leading drummers being crowned Best Live Session Drummer in 2017 and being included in the Top Three Session Drummers in three consecutive years.

He is best known for his recording and touring with Alt Pop artist James Bay, bringing a powerhouse groove and extensive tonal palate. Between tours he designs artists live shows as Musical Director and Programmer. Working with the likes of Niall Horan of One Direction, launching his solo career into the live arena with sold out world tours. Gerry also develops new artists for record companies, helping performers sound and look like seasoned pros right from the beginning.

Always working and always sought after in the studios of the UK, USA and Europe, cutting a truly musical rhythm track time and time again that can be heard on hit records across the globe.

2019 brings Gerry across the world preforming to hundreds of thousands of music lovers including a three month summer stadium tour with Ed Sheeran, James Bays own sell out tours and his continued recording schedule. There will be many different settings for Gerry Morgan this year, but there will be one constant, the Gretsch drums he’ll be hitting.