Greg Errico

Greg Errico, born in San Francisco back in '48, is one of those guys whose name pops up in some pretty wild corners of music and film. People mostly know him as the drummer from Sly and the Family Stone—yeah, the band that basically invented funk as we know it, no big deal. Errico’s style is all about groove and swagger; the kind of drumming that’s tight but never uptight. He’s just got that thing you can’t teach. You ever watch Apocalypse Now? The soundtrack’s got this pulse, this undercurrent that keeps you on edge—Errico’s fingerprints are all over it. Not everyone catches that, but movie nerds know the vibe he brings. The dude’s got credits on Pitch Perfect 2, which is just hilarious in its own way. I mean, going from psychedelic soul to a cappella college shenanigans? That’s range. He’s not just a session guy either; he really gets into it, shaping the sound from behind the scenes. Errico’s always been a bit of a chameleon, sliding from psychedelic rock to jazz, even dabbling in electronic stuff like Modern Drug. He’s the type who can hang with legends and still get called up decades later to lend some magic to a fresh project. Not many musicians can say they’ve been in the game this long and still surprise people. Honestly, if you start digging into the liner notes of your favorite albums or films, there’s a decent chance you’ll spot his name. The man’s everywhere—even if you don’t realize it at first.