Greg Norton

Greg Norton

Greg Norton
Birth name	Gregory John Norton
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Punk rock, alternative rock, post-punk
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Bass guitar, vocals
Years active	1979–present

Greg Norton (born Gregory John Norton on March 13, 1959) is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the bassist and vocalist of the influential punk rock band Hüsker Dü.

Early Life and Career

Greg Norton was born on March 13, 1959, in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. He developed an interest in music at a young age and started playing bass guitar in his teenage years. In 1979, Norton co-founded the band Hüsker Dü along with Bob Mould and Grant Hart.

Hüsker Dü gained popularity in the 1980s with their energetic and melodic punk rock sound. Norton's bass playing provided a solid foundation for the band's music, while his vocal contributions added depth to their songs. The band released several critically acclaimed albums, including Zen Arcade (1984) and New Day Rising (1985).

After Hüsker Dü disbanded in 1988, Norton went on to form the band Nova Mob. Nova Mob released two albums before disbanding in 1997. Norton later joined the band Gang Font, which released their debut album in 2010.

Discography

With Hüsker Dü

• Everything Falls Apart (1983)
• Zen Arcade (1984)
• New Day Rising (1985)
• Flip Your Wig (1985)
• Candy Apple Grey (1986)
• Warehouse: Songs and Stories (1987)

With Nova Mob

• The Last Days of Pompeii (1991)
• Nova Mob (1994)

With Gang Font

• Pilgrims (2010)

Personal Life

Greg Norton currently resides in Minnesota, where he continues to pursue his musical career. He is actively involved in the local music scene and occasionally performs live shows.