Greg Cole has been entertaining audiences nationwide with his smooth tenor voice. If you're ready for a soulful, romantic, and funky groove, then you've found yourself a real singer in this guy. He simply doesn't play around when he's on stage or in the studio. In fact, he captivates his audiences by singing with no inhibitions and performing for the crowd. He has various styles & sounds to his voice from high to low, and adds a golden tone to match. Real soul music is back like it used to be, and I think it's about time. It's Greg's time now, so let's ride! Biography: Greg was born in Dayton, Ohio, and mostly raised in Montgomery, Alabama due to his father's military duties. At an early age, people noticed that he had a gift of singing and an ear for creating harmony. He was exposed to various kinds of music and influenced by artists such as: Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Isley Bros., Gap Band, Lionel Richie, James Brown, MIchael Jackson, and Prince. However, these influences didn't just stay in the R&B realm, he then started to appreciate the stylings of rock, jazz, rap/hip-hop, classical, and gospel.
After playing various instruments in high school and college (Troy University), Greg was comfortable performing in front of big crowds and decided to fine-tune his singing skills. In the years that followed, he became lead singer for various groups, church/gospel organizations, and jazz venues. More people recognized his explosive energy and style on the stage. As his confidence grew, so did his abilities and opportunities to sing. He then started writing original songs based on various perspectives of his emotions and experiences. He writes poetry from the soul that amplifies the glow of new love found, but also the blues of love lost.
Greg has had the honor of being featured on stage with great artists such as Patti Labelle, Byron Cage (gospel Grammy nominee), and various musicians that have played with Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Chaka Khan, P. Diddy, and Arrested Development. Today, he performs around Atlanta and the southeast as co-lead singer for the hot premiere band - U.S. Beat. Upon completion of his debut album - Greg Cole "Deeper Into My Soul", he will continue performing and influencing new listeners of all ages and cultures. Greg's fusion of old-school and new-school R&B will definitely have you groovin' and wanting more.