Nick Gravenites

Biography

Nick Gravenites was a Chicago-born blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, nicknamed Nick the Greek. He wrote 'Born in Chicago' and co-wrote 'East-West' for the *Paul Butterfield Blues Band*, co-founded Electric Flag in 1967, and later fronted Big Brother and the Holding Company. His songs were recorded by *Janis Joplin*, *Elvin Bishop* and many others, and his own albums include 'My Labors' (1969). He remained a respected behind-the-scenes figure in blues and blues-rock until his death in California in 2024.