Person · Male
Reeves Gabrels
- From
- Staten Island, United States
- Since
- 1956–present
- Rating
- ★ 1
- Releases
- 11
- rock
About
Reeves Gabrels (born June 4, 1956) is an American guitarist, songwriter and producer. A member of The Cure since 2012, Gabrels is also known for his work with David Bowie and Tin Machine from 1988 to 1999. He also fronts the band Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Friends, which is based in Nashville.
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As a guitarist, Gabrels is recognized for his virtuosity and versatility, and been praised for his ability to "explore sonic extremes with a great, adaptive intuition for what each song needs most." He has been characterized as "one of the most daring rock-guitar improvisers since Jimi Hendrix".
Member of
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The Dark guitar
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Rubber Rodeo pedal steel guitar
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Tin Machine background vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Discography
Albums
Singles
Links
Listen
Concerts
Supporting musician
Also known as
Gabrels
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- b1198796-4948-40ac-bb6a-d4c63a8f75be
- ISNI
- 0000000055171043
- IPI
- 00129758439
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 12 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.