Greg Anton
{{Short description|Recording artist}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2015}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Greg Anton
| image = File:Greg Anton.jpg
| caption = Greg Anton
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1949|8|8}}
| birth_place = Hartford, Connecticut, USA
| instrument = Drums, piano, percussion
| genre = Rock, psychedelic, instrumental
| occupation = Musician, composer, author, attorney
| years_active = 1967–present
| label = A&M, Pop Mafia/Warner Bros., Mobile Fidelity, Taxim, Relix Records
| associated_acts = Zero
The Rock Collection
Heart of Gold Band
The Mix
Greggs Eggs
Ghosts of Electricity
Cast of Clowns
| website = [http://www.gregantonmusic.com/ gregantonmusic.com] [http://www.gregantonlaw.com/ gregantonlaw.com]
}}
Greg Anton is a drummer, composer and co-founding member, with guitarist Steve Kimock, of the band Zero.{{cite web|title=Greg Anton|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/greg-anton-mn0000158794|website=AllMusic|accessdate=December 14, 2014}}{{cite web|title=Greg Anton: The Dark Star Palace Interview|url=http://www.darkstarpalace.com/2011/02/greg-anton-dark-star-palace-interview.html|website=DarkStarPalace|accessdate=December 15, 2014}} Greg is also a writer and practicing attorney.
Biography
Greg was born in Hartford, Connecticut (August 8, 1949). His mother Shirley was a sculptor/painter, his father Paul, a college professor. Greg has five children and lives with his wife Holly Anton in Sonoma County, California.
Education
Greg received a BA with honors in philosophy from Ohio University in 1971. His undergraduate thesis: "A Phenomenological Analysis of Music", was published by Ohio University Press. He continued studying philosophy in a Masters program at San Francisco State University, then went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree at the Seattle University School of Law (formerly the University of Puget Sound Law School).
Literary career
Greg's first novel, "Face the Music", was published on December 1, 2014 by Plus One Press.{{cite web|last1=Cunningham|first1=Scott|title=Greg Anton provides fans with a great behind the scenes read in debut novel|url=http://oregonmusicnews.com/Greg-Anton-provides-fans-with-great-read-in-debut-novel|website=Oregon Music News|accessdate=December 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203144918/http://oregonmusicnews.com/Greg-Anton-provides-fans-with-great-read-in-debut-novel|archive-date=February 3, 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|last1=Liberatore|first1=Paul|title=Lib at Large: Drummer's novel captures highs, lows of musician's life|url=http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_26979985/lib-at-large-drummers-novel-captues-highs-lows|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150203110206/http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_26979985/lib-at-large-drummers-novel-captues-highs-lows|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 3, 2015|accessdate=December 14, 2014|publisher=Marin Independent Journal}}
The novel "Face the Music" is a fictional story about a love song called "Stephanie". In 2014 Greg composed a song by the same name with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter and recorded it with Steve Kimock, Melvin Seals, Tim Hockenberry and Robin Sylvester.
Music career
Greg has performed on numerous recordings and at thousands of concerts worldwide.{{cite web|last1=Anton|first1=Greg|title=Live Music Archive – Zero|url=https://archive.org/details/Zero|website=Archive.com|accessdate=January 3, 2015}} He has played most extensively with his band Zero,{{cite web|last1=Metzger|first1=John|title="Chance in a Million" Review|url=http://www.musicbox-online.com/zero-ch.html|accessdate=December 14, 2014}} which has released eight albums and performed over 1300 concerts.{{cite web|last1=Metzger|first1=John|title=More Than Zero|url=http://www.musicbox-online.com/ze9-97.html#axzz3LuozZTJD|website=MusicBox Online|publisher=The Music Box|accessdate=December 14, 2014}} Greg began playing drums at age 11. At age 13, due to an accident, he suffered a traumatic amputation of his left hand. Using a prosthetic device, he continued playing drums and began performing professionally while in high school. He's published more than 50 original songs, many of which were co-written with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. Greg has also composed music for film, TV and theater. Among others, Greg has performed or recorded with John Cipollina (Quicksilver Messenger Service), John Lee Hooker, Stanley Jordan, Otis Taylor, Nicky Hopkins (Rolling Stones) and members of the Grateful Dead. He currently tours with The Rock Collection, featuring Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band), Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz (ALO), Stu Allen (JGB, Phil Lesh and Friends), and Robin Sylvester (Bob Weir's Ratdog).
Legal career
Greg was admitted to the California State Bar in 1977.{{cite web|title=Gregory Lee Anton – #75371|url=http://members.calbar.ca.gov/fal/Member/Detail/75371|website=California State Bar|accessdate=December 14, 2014}} As an attorney, he has been a champion of medical marijuana rights,{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Susan|title=Justice Dept. Targets Marijuana Distributors in Calif.|url=http://www.abcnews.go.com/Business/california-marijuana-outlets-close-justice-department/story?id=14677310|website=ABC News|accessdate=December 14, 2014}} challenging prohibition laws in state courts, the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals and the US Supreme Court (Cert. Denied).{{cite web|last1=Anton|first1=Greg|title=Additional Petition for Rehearing|url=http://cocklelegalbriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Additional-Petition_for_Rehearing.pdf|website=Cockle Legal Briefs|accessdate=December 30, 2014}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.greganton.net Greg Anton Music]
- [http://www.therockcollection.net The Rock Collection]
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Category:American rock drummers
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