Person Open DS/UK/3291 Lavis; Gilson (1951-); English drummer Lavis Gilson 1951- English drummer Male David Leslie Gilson Lavis DS/UK/3288

Gilson 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. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 12/3/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 a60b76f1-164c-4aeb-826a-9b58a6c3bbbb