Gary is a native Memphian who has spent his life in and around the business of Memphis Music. At the age of fourteen he started playing in prominent local bands that included Rock City, Bandit, The ShortKuts, The Guiloteens and many more. In 1987 he reopened the now world famous Sun Studio after it had been closed for 27 years.
Gary resumed his performing career with a four year stint on Beale Street with Gary Hardy and the Sun Studio Trio, as well as a tour of Belgium. Today he is once again performing on Beale Street with Gary Hardy and Memphis 2. This exciting band presents early Memphis Rock n Roll by Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and an uncanny tribute to Johnny Cash.
Gary was recently named 2007 Beale Street Entertainer of the Year.