Mic gillette biography
Mic Gillette was a local legend, a legend burnished by his dedication to teaching and to his family.
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Mic Gillette
American musician
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Gillette in 2010 | |
| Born | (1951-05-07)May 7, 1951 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 2016(2016-01-17) (aged 64) Concord, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Funk, soul, East Bay Grease |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn |
| Website | www.micgillette.com |
Musical artist
Mic Gillette (May 7, 1951 – January 17, 2016) was an American brass player, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area's East Bay.
He is best known for being a member of the bands; Tower of Power, Cold Blood, and The Sons of Champlin. He played in the horn section with Tower of Power for 19 years.[citation needed]
Early life
His father Ray Gillette was a trombonist, playing with acts such as Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Stan Kenton, and other big bands.[1] A child prodigy, Gillette picked up the trumpet and was reading music by age four.[2]
Career
At age 15, he joined the