![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That would be reason enough to look forward to a conversation with him, but we also wanted to know about his time with Bowie, his signature Reverend guitars and his solo records. As a full-time member of The Cure, Reeves co-writes and performs with a band that defy categorisation as they continue into four decades as one of the biggest acts Britain – and the world- has even known. It’s sometimes difficult to know where to begin with Reeves, in terms of introducing him to you. His creative attitude was about looking forwards, breaking new ground and understanding that the guitar is about ideas as much as it is about technique. Gabrels’ pioneering use of technology within a lead guitar context did much to further the development of what was possible on the instrument in a modern artistic context. Gabrels first showed up on the world’s cultural radar in the late 80s as a member of David Bowie’s Tin Machine band, before staying with him throughout his particularly adventurous and fertile 90s renaissance. He’s less well known for his role as co-writer of well over 50 songs with David Bowie, seven solo albums and co-production credits on many albums, including Bowie’s thrilling late 90s masterpiece, Earthling. Reeves is well known for his wild, adventurous playing style that combines multiple opposing elements to create a new, fresh, individual style. The extraordinary guitarist and songwriter has been at the creative nucleus of some of the world’s most popular music, and he’s still going strong. It sounds like a made-up story, but for Reeves Gabrels, these are the facts of his life. Now, imagine being the lead guitarist of the Cure, when you’ve also already been David Bowie’s creative partner, co-writer and lead guitarist for 12 years? You travel all over the world, play to enormous, passionate audiences and perform some of alternative rock’s most beloved music. Just imagine being the lead guitarist for The Cure. ![]() The guitarguitar Interview: Reeves Gabrels ![]()
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