- Gregory C. Coleman
Gregory C. Coleman (September 1944 – September 2006) was a member of
The Winstons and the drummer of theAmen Break , a famous drum solo taken from the recording "Amen, Brother" made in 1969 byThe Winstons . This solo is one of the most frequently sampled drum loops in modern music and is used in genres fromdrum and bass tohip hop and beyond. Gregory Coleman was born in September 1944, one of five brothers and sisters. He was a member of theMount Calvary Baptist Church and graduated fromArmstrong High School in Richmond, Virginia in 1962. While in high school, he was a dynamic drum major for the school band and formed his own band, called GC Coleman and the Soul Twisters. He later drummed for theMarvelettes of Motown ,Otis Redding as well asCurtis Mayfield and the Impressions . He loved to dance and was known for his laughter and sharp dressing. Later moved to Washington DC where he joinedThe Winstons and after that to Atlanta where he played with theGeorgia Power Band and recorded with Brick.Gregory C. Coleman died in Atlanta, Georgia in September, 2006. He was twice married and is survived by a daughter and step daughter.
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