Robert Greenidge

Robert Greenidge (born April 28, 1950 in Laventille ) is a Trinidadian composer and musician on the Steel Pan .

Life

Greenidge grew up in Success Village in Laventille. He started playing steel pan when he was 8 years old. Greenidge emigrated to the USA in 1971 and studied music there at the Third Street Musical Conservatory in New York . In 1974 he settled in Los Angeles . He worked with artists such as John Lennon , Ringo Starr and Taj Mahal . 1991 and 1994 won Greenidge with the Desperadoes Steel Orchestra the steel band competition Panorama . In 1993 he was awarded the Hummingbird Medal in recognition of his achievements.

personal data
SURNAME	Greenidge, Robert
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Trinidadian composer, arranger and musician
DATE OF BIRTH	April 28, 1950
PLACE OF BIRTH	Laventille , Trinidad and Tobago