David Grissom Belly of the Beast

What do John Mellencamp, Ringo Starr, Robben Ford, Buddy Guy, John Mayall, the Allman Brothers, Joe Ely, the Dixie Chicks and Chris Isaak all have in common? Guitarist and master of tone, David Grissom. David moved to Austin in 1983 and quickly became a stalwart on the vibrant local scene playing with both Lucinda Williams and Lou Ann Barton. He joined Joe Ely’s band in 1985 and toured and recorded nonstop until 1991 when he joined John Mellencamp’s band. David made three records with John and toured extens