As
America’s baby boomers moved into their mid teens, Gary began
his professional career. For his first hit, "New Orleans",
attention was brought to
the record by having promotional copies sent
to radio stations in sleeves inscribed "Buy U.S. Bonds" -
hence at age 19,
Gary Anderson became Gary U.S. Bonds. The
follow-up was the now legendary 'party' record, "Quarter to
Three", a number one hit with a spirit and energy
that would eventually inspire and influence a generation. Over
the next three years, Bonds co-wrote and recorded hit after good
time hit: "School is Out," "School is In,"
"Dear Lady Twist," "Twist, Twist Senora,"
"Seven Day Weekend" and others. He performed throughout
the world, rising to a status so high that on a 1963 tour of Europe,
he headlined above a group of relative
newcomers…the Beatles. A
rare distinction for Gary is that he managed to transcend the
decades with hits. His inspiration for Bruce Springsteen
and Steven Van Zandt, who had grown up on Bonds’ music led to a
chance meeting in 1980. A friendship
developed, and shortly after, a musical collaboration which resulted
in Bonds’ "Dedication" and "On
the Line" LP's, with singles: "This Little Girl Is
Mine", "Out of Work," "Jole Blon" and
"Daddy's Come
Home". Reviews noted "…His gritty, soulful and powerful
vocals….even better than before…." While
he has continued to perform, Gary also keeps active as a songwriter.
His success as a songwriter even garnered
him a nomination for the Country Music Association's
"Songwriter of the Year." Gary
is an honoree of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, a "favorite
son" of the Blues Brothers and a highly respected
golfer, often invited to play at celebrity/PGA events. Music
critics know Gary U.S. Bonds as…"A wonderful performer…."
and, as Rolling Stone magazine writes,
"…with a unique and expressive voice..", "…rock
combo raunch with impassioned, scorched soul
singing…", "…some of America’s best rock and roll…"
Gary tours with his
group, the very highly regarded and powerful, Roadhouse Rockers,
performing his hits, some
new songs, some rockin’ R&B Blues and generally thrilling all
audiences. 2016:
M.C. Records has
announced a June 1st release date for Back In 20, the first new
studio album from singer
Gary U.S. Bonds in 20 years. Back In 20 features special guest
appearances from such friends as
Bruce Springsteen, as well as Southside Johnny, Dickey Betts and
Phoebe Snow. Back
In 20 continues Gary’s legacy as one of the premier "party
singers" of all time, but also adds a definite
element of the blues, which has been a main ingredient in his
repertoire for many years. PLEASE
SEE: www.mc-records.com.
Also see: King Biscuit
records "live" CD: Gary U.S. Bonds Live at the Stone Pony
at www.kingbiscuit.com.
Dates
at Cavern:
26 September 2016
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