St. Louis native, Gregg Haynes was born to play the guitar. At the tender age of 8, he began to nurture his passion for music. Over the years, his skills would quickly develop as he played regularly at his dad’s church. Gregg’s exceptional gifting to play the guitar, coupled with his God-given anointing, opened many doors of opportunity for him.
The exuberant expressions of praise released as Haynes played, eventually led to him being dubbed as the man with the "Happy Guitar" so named by is cousin, Dr. Levi R. King, Sr.
Gregg was the accompanying guitarist for the award winning documentary film, "Say Amen Somebody" featuring Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey and many of the pioneers of gospel music. He has accompanied and /or recorded with many gospel greats such as Edwin Hawkins, Andrae` Crouch, Rance Allen, Kirk Franklin and the list goes on.
Haynes is also an ordained Elder of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He is currently serving under the leadership of Pastor Ronald L. Bobo, Sr. at the West Side Church. Elder Haynes is the president of Anointed Music Ministries, Inc. A non-profit organization providing music and arts education in the community.
Haynes has received national attention and raved reviews with 4 CDs and 2 DVDs to his credit. His desire is to play his Happy Guitar and minister as a minstrel that many may be delivered, set free and experience the "Happyness".
