Amoeba Music

Eliza Gilkyson is one of the singer/songwriters who makes the Austin, Texas scene so vital, a Grammy nominated writer with a long musical history and a daunting pedigree. Gilkyson was born in Los Angeles, daughter of Terry Gilkyson of The Easy Riders, and sister of Tony Gilkyson who played with X in their latter days. Her dad wrote Frankie Laine's “Cry of the Wild Goose,” Dean Martin’s #1 hit “Memories Are Made of This,” the Brothers Four’s biggest tune “Greenfields,” and “Maryanne” for the Easy Riders, one of the first successful folk/pop tunes.

Gilkyson's father knew many of the leading figures in the folk revival and she grew up surrounded by songwriters and... Read More

City Of Origin:

Hollywood, California, United States

Genre:

Folk, Folk Rock

Birthdate:

08/24/1950