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CodeDS/UK/3291
NameLavis; Gilson (1951-); English drummer
Variations of NameDavid Leslie Gilson Lavis
Dates1951-
GenderMale
BiographyGilson Lavis (born David Leslie Gilson Lavis, 27 June 1951, Bedford, England) was the drummer for Squeeze from 1976 until 1992. More recently, he has been drumming for Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.[1]

Before joining Squeeze, he had already built up an amount of experience, having toured with Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Dolly Parton. He was working in a brickyard when he noticed the advertisement in Melody Maker for Squeeze.[2]

Lavis now tours around the United Kingdom with his long term musical partner, Holland.

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