Gregory Becker

Gregory Becker
Born Gregory Hugh Becker
(1966-08-09) August 9, 1966
Norwood, Massachusetts
Nationality American
Occupation Lyricist, composer, songwriter and producer
Known for Discography, Film Synch Activity

Gregory Becker (born Gregory Hugh Becker, August 9, 1966, Norwood, Massachusetts) is a lyricist, composer, songwriter and producer[1][2][3] living in Nashville, Tennessee.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

Education and personal life

Gregory attended Newman Preparatory School on Marlboro Street in Boston. He studied neuroscience at the University Of Rochester and received a degree in Neuropsychology from the University of New Hampshire. Gregory is a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity. Gregory currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and 3 children.[11][12][13]

Professional career

Gregory accepted a position at M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington Massachusetts. While working at the laboratory he taught himself how to play guitar and speak German. He played at coffee houses and open mics around Boston for several years. He formed the band Duck and Cover with Roger Fisk and Johnny Snapps. Gregory played drums, guitar, sang lead and background vocals and wrote material for the band. Duck and Cover played Boston clubs such as the Rathskellar, Bunrattys, The Channel, The Middle East and T.T. the Bears.[11][12]

In 1992, Gregory vacated his position at M.I.T. to attend Berklee College Of Music where he majored in songwriting and commercial arranging with piano as principle instrument. In 1995, Gregory relocated to Nashville, Tennessee.[11][12][13][14][15]

His works have been recorded by notable recording artists including Carrie Underwood, Tim Mcgraw,[16] Rascal Flatts, Brett Eldredge, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Leann Rimes, Chris Cagle, Emerson Drive, Meat Loaf, and Randy Bachman.[3][4][5][6][17][18] His songs have also been featured in films such as Beethoven’s 5th, Country Strong, Flicka, and New In Town.[4][11][12][19][20]

Gregory worked as a songplugger for Copperfield Music and Randy Scruggs Music. He has been a staff writer for CAA, Warner/Chappell Music, SonyATV, BMG, Almo Irving Music, Famous Music, and Southern Crossroads Music.[11][12]

Discography

Film Synch Activity

References

  1. ↑ "MTSU and ASCAP Team for Fledgling Writers". MusicRow - Nashville's Music Industry Publication - News, Songs From Music City. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  2. ↑ "The ASCAP Music City Trifecta Songwriters Retreat". www.ascap.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Duncan, James (2014-11-03). 2015 Songwriter's Market. "F+W Media, Inc.". ISBN 9781599638423.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Greg Becker | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "CRR Interview - Meat Loaf: The Handbasket From Hell". www.classicrockrevisited.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  6. 1 2 22, Jeanette Stewart More from Jeanette Stewart Published on: March; 22, 2012 | Last Updated: March; Cst, 2012 4:30 Pm. "Interview: Meat Loaf, the transcript". Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  7. ↑ "How We Met: Joy Williams & John Paul White". The Independent. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  8. ↑ "OFFSTAGE: "Book of John" Got Tim McGraw's Attention". CMT News. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  9. ↑ Pattison, Pat (2011-12-13). Songwriting Without Boundaries: Lyric Writing Exercises for Finding Your Voice. Writer's Digest Books. ISBN 1599632993.
  10. 1 2 "Whatever We Wanna - LeAnn Rimes | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 "[NO TITLE FOUND] | Berklee College of Music". www.berklee.edu. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 "Berklee Songwriters Club: Straight From Nashville! Learn From Songwriter Gregory Becker!!". berkleesongwritersclub.blogspot.lt. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  13. 1 2 "Greg Becker | Southern Crossroads Music". www.southerncrossroadsmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  14. ↑ "Pat Pattison's Lyric Pages". www.patpattison.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  15. ↑ Pattison, Pat (2010-01-08). Writing Better Lyrics. Writer's Digest Books. ISBN 1582975779.
  16. ↑ "Songwriter Spotlight: Jon Nite Shares Stories Behind Keith Urban, Tim McGraw Hits". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  17. ↑ Songwriter's Market. Writer's Digest Books. 1997-01-01.
  18. ↑ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (2007-02-03). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
  19. 1 2 Mayer, Michael (2006-10-20), Flicka, retrieved 2016-01-22
  20. 1 2 3 4 "Greg Becker - Filmography - Movies & TV - NYTimes.com". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  21. ↑ "Alan Jackson Jokes About Latest Single: 'Jim & Jack Have Definitely Been Good Friends to Me' | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  22. ↑ "Take a listen to all of Alan Jackson's amazing new album now". NashvilleGab - Country music news with a side of sass. 2015-07-09. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  23. ↑ "Release "Angels and Alcohol" by Alan Jackson - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  24. ↑ "Tim McGraw, 'Two Lanes of Freedom': Track-By-Track Review | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  25. ↑ "Me and My Gang - Rascal Flatts | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  26. ↑ "'Country Strong' Soundtrack Details Revealed". The Boot. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  27. ↑ ""Country Strong" Soundtrack Features Nashville's Finest". MusicRow - Nashville's Music Industry Publication - News, Songs From Music City. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  28. ↑ "Still Feels Good - Rascal Flatts | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  29. 1 2 3 "Greg Becker - About This Person - Movies & TV - NYTimes.com". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
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