Gregory Lamont Gaskins transcript

@ DC Public Library

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Transcript of the oral history interview with Gregory Gaskins, an African-American man who has been playing guitar since he was a young child, performing throughout D.C. and on tour with groups like the Manhattans and with Elvis Presley. He describes many clubs from his childhood along 14th street in the U Street Corridor neighborhood and many famous musical groups that came through D.C. on tour.Known as \Guitar Greg\, Greg Lamont Gaskins is a well-known DC area guitarist who has performed with the Manhattans, the Sweet Inspirations, and Elvis Presley.DC Public Library, Special Collections, OHP 26 U Street Oral History Project - DC's Cultural Corridor

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Navies, Kelly, interviewer

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