The Who, The Kinks, KT Tunstall, Elvis Costello, The Beatles, The Jam, Paul Weller, Pete Townshend, Foy Vance, The Blue Nile, The Church, The Frames, Adele, The Magic Numbers, Simon & Garfunkel, The Smiths, REM, OASIS, Led Zeppelin, Split Enz, Crowded House, Mikey Cuthbert, Gary Stockton, Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Phil Collins, Coldplay, Keane, Feist, James Morrison, Diane Birch, Priscilla Ahn, Melissa Polinar, basically anything melodic and soulful.
I am a singer songwriter based in Orange County, California. I'm originally from England. I was born in London, and spent part of my youth in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Aldershot in Southern England. I later emigrated to the United States with my family.
I've always loved music. My parents would bring the classic sounds of the 60's and 70's into the home. So, at an early age I was exposed to songwriters like Lennon and McCartney, Pete Townshend and The Who, Simon and Garfunkel and many more. In the late seventies, I was inspired by the great songwriters of the time, Paul Weller, Dave Wakeling, Andy Partridge and Joe Strummer and started writing songs shortly after moving to California.
I write and record mostly at home in my music room. I believe that music is my salvation, my true passion and my only way of truly expressing how I feel. It's the only medium where I feel I can be totally honest and expressive.
I do hope you enjoy listening to my songs. Please check in here regularly, there is usually always something new going on with me when it comes to music.
heya hit me up if you're down to help spread the word. i've got flyers with stickys on em that i can send you so you can just post em up as you go about your day at your own pace! hard copies will be coming soon so when they do you will def get a copy and whatever merch when it become's available and all that good stuff. for more details hit me up here or @ streeteam@magenmelancholy(dot)com <3
Hi Gary Stockton, Thanks for being friends! Nice to meet you! We're giving away a free copy of our song "Only In Your Mind" to all of our new fans! Just follow the link below to get yours:: Hope you enjoy and please keep in touch!
It's Jd, how have you been? Long time no speak! My album just went up on iTunes. Will you go check it out and leave me a comment? I would really appreciate it :-)
thanks again for listening friend. soon as i get a chance im gonna listen to your stuff. hmmm oc huh? i have not. i got some shows in long beach coming up and one in venice beach but thats it so far. <3
thanks for the add! keep me updated on any new music you put out thanks for the support if you ever find yourself in the Houston and/or NYC area shoot me a message love to hear you play live or play alongside you live :)
Hey, no the was is just because she's married now and has a different name. I'll have to tease her about all that when I see her next! Its quite strange that when I mentioned you she said she knew you, but then Aldershot isnt that big I guess...seems like its changed alot. Ella x
Thank you for such sweet words Gary- it makes hard times easier with good hearted souls like you being supportive & yes music is the best soother of all! ;)
Thank you Gary! Things are rough but will get better soon- my honeys mother just passed away Friday morning at age 89. You've inspired me to listen to my sons song again just for the soothing sound! ;) hope all is well with you!!
Just stopping by to see whats new and trying to get caught up with our new friends. Sorry it took so long.
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Hi, I found your documentary on Aldershot and showed it to my dad who mentioned it to my mum who thinks she remembers you! I know she used to hang out in Manor Park, don't know if you guys did ever actually met... her name was Isobel Pickard. Hope you are well x
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GARY. I thought it was in May (sorry!) :o) Hope you have a wonderful day. You're a wonderful songwriter and artist. Keep your chin up and keep rockin' out there!
