Author Archive for The Grin
Started playing bass at 15. It was Danko Jones who inspired me to play at all, and in a small town I couldn't be picky on what I can get my hands on, so I bought a squire with pride. Obtained a B.C. Rich guitar months later. Moved to the city at 17. At 19 joined my first metal band as a bassist which ended at 20. Joined a bass heavy rock band, which I loved being in whole heartily. I now wait to venture into a new project. For the time being though, I am exploring my abilities as a writer.
Hard Rockers in High Heels
By Francis ‘The Grin’ Gray It is a damn crying shame that my list is so short. Women rockers are a rare breed I have found. Sure we have a few ladies who know how to pull a power chord and sing kumbaya, but I mean the girls who wanted to be just as badass […]
The 80’s Without the Sticky Mess … A Look at Ibanez 25th Anniversary RG / S Series Guitars
The 80s was about big flammable hair, loud colors, and “girls girls girls” …
What’s In a Band Name by The Grin
If you’re stuck trying to figure out a name of your next band … let ‘The Grin’ school you first!
Dynamo Amps – A Cure for G.A.S ?
By Francis ‘The Grin’ Gray All over the world, musicians and some DJ’s suffer from Gear Acquisition Syndrome (or G.A.S.). All who suffer from G.A.S. have the delusion that the next piece of gear would grace them as a cure. Hope is around the corner now. Thanks to Dynamo Amplifies. These amps are new to […]
Francis “The Grin” Gray. The Canadian Connection
“The Grin”? It was inspired by the tattoo on his right wrist, which was taken from the comic book “Hyde”
