December Performer Spotlight - Gary U.S. Bonds

Gary has been turning out hits since 1961 he has a wide appeal which makes him the perfect act to reach a broad audience at any fair, festival or special event. Gary's music is best described as rhythm and blues and good old rock n roll!

Gary was born in Florida in 1939, as Gary Anderson, he began singing in church in the 1950's as well as with a group called the Turks. His first hit came in 1961, "New Orleans", attention was brought to the record by having promotional copies of the single sent to radio stations in sleeves imprinted "Buy U. S. Bonds", thus at age 19 he became Gary U.S. Bonds. "New Orleans" hit #6 on the billboard charts, and not long there after "Quarter to Three" hit #1. "Quarter to Three" is now on the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame's list of songs that shaped Rock N Roll!

In the 70's, his song "She's all I Got" co-written by Jerry Williams, Jr. became a hit for Johnny Paycheck and garnered him a nomination for the Country Music Association's Song of the year.

In the 80's he collaborated with Bruce Springsteen, Steve Van Zandt, and the E Street Band. He also had a comeback hit with "This Little Girl".

Gary's hits include: "New Orleans", "Quarter to Three", "School is Out", "Schools is In", "Dear Lady Twist", "Twist, Twist, Twist, Senora", "Seven Day Weekend", "Copy Cat", "This Little Girl" and "Out of Work".

Gary continues to turn out albums, he has had albums released in every decade since the 1960's! He is also an accomplished golfer and is often invited to play at PGA celebrity events.

In June 2009 Gary celebrated his 70th birthday & Five Decades of Rock & Roll with an all star salute to Bonds at BB Kings in Times Square. He very recently arrived home from a tour in the United Kingdom Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones.

We are currently accepting bookings for Gary U.S. Bonds for 2010 and beyond. Why not add this legendary artist, singer and songwriter to your event line-up today!