Gene Dunlap

Gene Dunlap (born June 19, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan),[2] is an American jazz/soul/disco drummer[1] and bandleader.

Gene Dunlap
Background information
BornDetroit, Michigan, United States
GenresSoul, disco, R&B, jazz
Occupation(s)Drummer, bandleader[1]
LabelsCapitol[1]
Associated actsEarl Klugh,
Gene Dunlap Band[1]

Life and work

Gene Dunlap was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and he began playing drums as a high school student.[1] He joined the guitarist Earl Klugh as a drummer. In later years, he also performed with Roy Ayers, who played the vibraphone, and guitarist Grant Green.

Afterward, he rejoined Earl Klugh during the mid-1970s,[1] to record a series of albums during a period of 20 years, including some albums for Capitol Records.[3] After 1994, Dunlap quit performing and taught inner city youth in Detroit, but returned as a bandleader/drummer in April 2000.

Discography

References
  1. "Gene Dunlap Band - Detroit Jazz Festival". www.Detroitjazzfest.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  2. "Gene Dunlap Page". Soulwalking.co.uk. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  3. "Gene Dunlap Music - Bio". genedunlapmusic.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  4. "Gene Dunlap Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
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