Greg Gilbert (musician)
Greig Francis "Greg" Gilbert (7 December 1976 – 30 September 2021) was a British musician, singer, songwriter, visual artist and poet. He was best known as the lead singer and guitarist of indie band Delays. One of the band's defining characteristics was Gilbert's wide vocal range; the regular use of his upper register became Gilbert's trademark singing style. His vocals were often compared to those of Elizabeth Fraser and Stevie Nicks.
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| Born | Greig Francis Gilbert 7 December 1976 Southampton, England |
| Died | 30 September 2021 (aged 44) Southampton, England |
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| Formerly of | Delays |
Gilbert was born in Southampton as the eldest of two children. His brother Aaron joined Delays in 2003 as their keyboard player and co-writer on many of the band’s tracks.
In September 2021, Gilbert passed away at the age of 44, five years after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
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