Shattered Wrist Guitarist And Keyboard Player

Connecting Through Sound

I first picked up the guitar at age nine, inspired by watching The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. Though I started with piano lessons, my love for guitar grew stronger during college when I joined a gospel rock band at Minnesota State University. In 1979, I co-founded the rock cover band “River,” playing guitar and keyboards. Over the years, life has pulled me away from music, especially after an accident in 2018 left me unable to play for seven years. But in 2024, I picked up my favorite guitar and much to my surprise; I could still play some riffs! Now, I’m documenting my journey to reclaim my passion for rock ‘n’ roll, one chord at a time. Join me as I rediscover my love for music and work toward making a complete comeback!

Paul was a Guitarist for the Rock Cover Band “River” circa 1979-1980.

Iron Coffin by Paul K. Gjenvick
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How Bands Figured Out Songs Pre-Tabs
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The Music That Shaped Me
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