At a very young age, Goodloe knew that he would be a musician. Strumming to the music of Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Norman Brown and any other artist or group that would capture his ear and heart, these musicians, among many others inspired him greatly. As a selftaught musician and Denver native, U.S. Army Veteran, Goodloe attended Thomas Jefferson High School, where he received a music scholarship to Paul Quinn (formerly Bishop College) in Dallas, Texas. He came from a family that also had musical talents, including his father who played the saxophone and guitar. Even blues singer Vernon Garrett is his uncle. Gregory has performed his brand and style of guitar playing at various smooth jazz venues, such as The Winter Park Jazz Festival, The Breckenridge Jazz Festival, The Cooper Mountain Genuine Jazz Festival, The Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival, The Five Points Jazz Festival, and Jazz In The Garden. Goodloe has had the joy of opening for many artist.