Age, Biography and Wiki
Gregg Martinez (Gregory John Martinez) was born on 2 August, 1956 in Lafayette, Louisiana, is an American singer. Discover Gregg Martinez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
| Popular As |
Gregory John Martinez |
| Occupation |
singer, songwriter, bandleader- instruments- guitar, trumpet |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
2 August, 1956 |
| Birthday |
2 August |
| Birthplace |
Lafayette, Louisiana |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Singer with the age 67 years old group.
Gregg Martinez Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Gregg Martinez height not available right now. We will update Gregg Martinez's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Gregg Martinez's Wife?
His wife is Brenda Borne (1977-1979) Janet Kinsey (1984-1987 1989-2012) Winona Glover (2018)
| Family |
| Parents |
Jimmie Martinez (1932-1976) Doris Grand (1933-2020 |
| Wife |
Brenda Borne (1977-1979) Janet Kinsey (1984-1987 1989-2012) Winona Glover (2018) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Gregg Martinez Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gregg Martinez worth at the age of 67 years old? Gregg Martinez’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from United States. We have estimated Gregg Martinez's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer |
Gregg Martinez Social Network
Timeline
Gregg Martinez (born Gregory John Martinez on August 2, 1956 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is an American rhythm and blues singer and purveyor of the south Louisiana genre called Swamp Pop.
He is also referred to as "Mac Daddy" and is a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
Martinez began singing in public at the age of eight in his home church in Carencro, Louisiana.
He began his professional music career after graduating from Teurlings Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana in 1974 by performing in the local nightlife scene of South Louisiana.
From 1981 through 1984 Martinez was frontman and bandleader of Gregg Martinez and Kingfish.
In 1985 he began to tour nationally with a new backing group called the Heat.
Within a few months he landed an exclusive contract with the Donald Trump casinos in Atlantic City, NJ, where he would appear regularly through 1988 and relocated to in 1986.
He signed a recording contract with multi-platinum songwriter/producer/musicians Victor Carstarphen and Keith Benson - veterans of the Philadelphia, PA recording scene which included Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays, and Patti LaBelle.
His recordings were not released.
Martinez relocated briefly to Nashville in early 1989 but by the end of the year had moved to north TX near Wichita Falls.
In 1990 Martinez began a new chapter in his musical journey in the Contemporary Christian Music field.
He released three Christian albums from 1991 to 1997.
He formed Gregg Martinez Outreach in 1998 which most notably consisted of a public school anti-drug program which reached many thousands of students around the country.
With the releases of For the Ages and All the Days, 1999, 2001, he began to blend the Christian music with the Rhythm and Blues of his earlier days.
By 2006 Martinez had relocated back to his native Louisiana and had also returned to the R&B/Blues/Swamp Pop genre with the release of ''Big Bad Daddy.
''At this time he also joined the legendary blue-eyed soul group the Boogie Kings.
He wrote the title song for The Boogie Kings' 2007 release Never Go Away. Martinez'CD, Soul of the Bayou, was released April 30, 2016 on Louisiana Red Hot Records.
It reached #2 on the national soul chart and #4 on the national R&B chart according to RootsMusicReport.com.
Soul of the Bayou was also voted #8 of the top 50 albums in Louisiana 2016 by Offbeat Magazine.
Martinez has been nominated five times for Best Male Vocalist by Offbeats' Best of the Beat Awards.
On February 9, 2019 he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
On July 17, 2020, he released "MacDaddy Mojeaux" on Nola Blue Records.
It has been critically acclaimed and receiving extensive airplay worldwide.
He is the leader and tours regularly with Gregg Martinez and the Delta Kings.
His vocal style has been inspired and influenced by the soul crooners of the 60's/70's including Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and Louisiana artists G G Shinn, T K Hulin, Big Luther Kent, and Johnny Adams.
