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To be sure, "Steam" was labeled as a so-called "One Hit Wonder" band  sometime after the release of the 1969 hit song "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye," but originally "Steam" was not a real band: The record was actually recorded by studio musicians, and a "nom de plume" was made up for the record release.   After the record became a surprise hit, a band of touring musicians was soon assembled to capitalize on the song by the legendary Paul Leka, one of the writers and a prominent industry record producer who also wrote hit songs for other bands and produced huge acts like REO Speedwagon.

Various versions of the touring band have come and gone over the long span of time, until it finally disappeared. Greg reformed the band in 1995 and again in 1997 with  a different lineup of some other of its former members, acquiring a federal trademark for the name. Although some of the musicians from the old days may again reassemble under the name, these days Greg performs as a solo artist (without the band).  

Other interesting trivia:















- Greg was originally trained classically in music as a boy, and made the Westchester NY All County orchestra as 1st trombone at age fourteen.















- While still in JHS, being heavily influenced by the Beatles and many recording artists he met in the cafes of the famed Greenwich Village of NYC, he soon fell into the wold of Rock and Roll music at the professional level as a lead singer because he had a very versatile voice ranging four octaves.


- Greg would sometimes cut school and with an accompanying guitarist friend, would play for up to $100 for 3-4 sets in Greenwich Village.


- Greg taught himself how to play guitar, piano and keyboards, and has had myriad eclectic musical influences besides the Beatles including many soul and country artists.

- In the past Greg was involved with a number of fellow artist friends as a performer, manager and producer like soul sender, Freddie Scott ("Hey Girl") who had originally started off as a writer with Carol King and her husband, Gerry Goffin at the famed Brill Building in New York City. Greg and Freddie were involved in many projects and events with a number of industry giants like Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, Tony Orlando, Van Morrison and numerous others.


- Greg has shared the stage or worked in various capacities and projects with industry giants around the United Stares and world , including a number of Beatles associates like Alan Parsons (Alan Parsons Project). Also The Rascals, Bruce Springsteen, Vanilla Fudge, and, with no exaggeration, way too many others to mention here!


- Greg also was instrumental in reforming the legendary Vanilla Fudge band ("Keep Me Hangin On") in the 1990's and was their manager for a a year, sending them on tour throughout the United Ststes, Europe and Japan!


- Greg had his own radio talk show called "Nite Talk with Greg Bravo" that had call in listeners from NY, NJ and CT in 1998, 1999, and 2000.


- Greg took a break from the music world as a teenager to do other things for awhile, has had simultaneous careers, and is a US military veteran.


- Most important to Greg is giving back to God and the community. Greg is a former member of the Lions Club, and since the 1990s has proudly served with the New York District of Kiwanis International at the executive level. Kiwanis is a worldwide organization of volunteers that helps children, and helping children is his heartfelt #1 cause. Kiwanis also helps many others in the local community in need of assistance, including (but not limited to) veterans, battered women, people who cannot read, and those who need jobs, etc.

For some videos, you can find Greg on TikTok here:







www.tiktok.com/@gregbravo1

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