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"I found it to be both soothing and encouraging. Sometimes a lot of music worth hearing never winds up on the radio. These original songs, by an old friend of mine, are worth a listen."
— Amy Grant
Bio
Landing in Nashville, TN in the mid seventies, Gary found himself collaborating with other young songwriters and musicians that unbeknownst to them would become the foundation for the early days of Contemporary Christian Music. Along with Co-founding member, Marty McCall, "Fireworks" was, and still stands as an original and innovative early Jesus rock band.After lending vocal power to Amy Grant's early albums and tours, Gary chose to make a career staying closer to home. Studio work allowed him the opportunity to build a family and yet be in the creative center of the music industry.
Gary soon became one of Nashville's most sought after jingle singers, eventually leading to several years in Chicago singing radio and television commercials. Now back in Nashville, he continues to be in demand both in advertising and the recording industry. You've most likely heard him singing for Keebler Crackers, Seven 11, Kellogg Cereals, McDonald's, Chevy trucks and many other nationally known brand names. On the big screen, Gary played a backup musician to Patsy Cline in "Sweet Dreams" starring Jessica Lange, performing both on and off screen.
You can see him in the recently filmed "Heart of Gold" with the legendary Neil Young. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film is the culmination of two concerts in August '05 at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
Most recently he is working with director John Coates developing "The Nashville Choir" who performed the first Christian concert in the new Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN., immediately after the halls debut in October '06. TNC has just completed their second annual performance there featuring Gary as a solo artist on the new Michael W. Smith song called "The Promise". Look for this recording on an upcoming new CD!
