Gregg Sutton, Songwriter-Musician Who Played With Artists From Lone Justice and Bob Dylan to Andy Kaufman, Dies at 74
variety.comChris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Gregg Sutton, a songwriter and musician who recorded as a solo artist, was a member of Lone Justice, toured with Bob Dylan and was the musical director for comedian Andy Kaufman, died Sunday in Los Angeles.
He was 74. No cause of death was immediately given. Sutton joined Lone Justice as bassist when the lineup started to change after the group signed to Geffen Records, and he was a key participant in the L.A.
group’s second and last album, “Shelter,” in 1986, co-writing the songs “Dreams Come True” and “Inspiration.” His work with Maria McKee continued with her 1989 solo debut as he co-wrote the songs “Breathe” and “This Property Is Condemned.” Before joining that group, he played in Dylan’s band during the early ’80s tour that was captured on the “Real Live” album in an ensemble that included Mick Taylor and Ian McLagan.
His association with Andy Kaufman got off to a really early start: They became friends in the fourth grade in Great Neck, NY, and Sutton served as his musical director from the comedian’s club days until his death, including a legendary show at Carnegie Hall in 1979.
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