To GB Home Page"In Memory of my Brother Gary"
By Dotti
1942-2000
Gary
was born December 15, 1942 & I remember him starting to share his vocal
talent after he graduated from high school. He formed a folk band called "The Stowaways"
with Denny Popp & Alan Dahl & they performed in local coffeehouses & bars.
Gary had a voice like an angel with a good 3 octave range...he would give people goose bumps everytime he sang.
When my sister, Sheri , Gary & I were all kids, Gary used to love to tease us....we lived in the country & he used to catch snakes and spiders and chased us with them...he knew we would scream! (As we all grew up though, Gary turned into a nice guy with a good heart.)
When
Curt was looking for a 4th vocalist for the GoldeBriars, Gary auditioned but
Curt turned him down .... I suspect Curt didn't liked the idea of 2 lead singers
in the group.
Gary's singing career received professional recognition when he stayed a bit in Hollywood, California in the mid-1960s when he landed a recording contract with his Minnesota friend, Ray Molina with 20th Century Fox ...They recorded only 1 single record, "Why" & "Meaning of My Mind". These recordings include vocal background arranged by Curt & sung by Curt, Sheri & I....This is where you can download this single as a memory to Gary. Please note on "Why" Gary's awesome solo vocal on the Chorus!
Gary also recorded 2 home demos "The Wind" (this song is also on "Sometimes Happy Times" CD) & "Love's a Natural High" for me on an old reel to reel tape recorder several years ago & you can also download them here at no cost.
"WHY" (Click here to see pic of single)
(Click here to see pic of single)
"LOVE'S A NATURAL HIGH" (Written by Dotti)
See Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izJtz4qfSVA"THE WIND" (Written by Dotti)
See Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4xcmprZJlQ
"CLOSE TO MY BABY" (Written by Gary & Recorded in 1984)
See Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35Sn68WOTUA"SUM OF IT ALL" (Written by Gary & Recorded in 1984)
See Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnq9ZYr9l6s
