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Gary Walker
Pop / Rock / Psychedelic

"Hey Twinkie Leeds, yes it's really, really me"


United Kingdom

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Last Login:  9/7/2008
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Member Since11/26/2006
Band Websitegary-walker.net
Band MembersThanks to MySpace John Lawson has finally been found!!!

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Sep 14 2008 7:30P
Garrick Theatre, Lichfield, Staffs Lichfield, Midlands

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   About Gary Walker
Gary hails from Glendale, California, and started drumming when he was very young; forming his first group, The Beltones, while still in high school. He later joined The Standells, playing drums with them in several Hollywood clubs, including the Peppermint West. During this period Gary also stepped in on drums to play a few numbers with Elvis Presley when Presley's regular drummer was late arriving for a show.    

While Gary was playing in LA with The Standells, his friend PJ Proby invited him to join his band on drums for a visit to England. Gary was bewitched by all that was happening in the UK at the time and, after a brief return to Hollywood, he was soon back in London with his friends John Maus and Scott Engel. The trio called themselves The Walker Brothers and produced a string of successful singles inluding the No 1 hits 'Make It Easy On Yourself' and 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore'. At the height of The Walker Brothers' success Gary also hit the charts with two solo singles, 'You Don’t Love Me' and 'Twinkie-Lee'.    

When The Walker Brothers separated, Gary formed his own group - Gary Walker and The Rain - with Londoner John Lawson (bass), and Liverpudlians Paul “Charlie” Crane (rhythm guitar & vocals) and Joey Molland (lead guitar & vocals). Their debut single was a cover of the Classics IV song 'Spooky'. The group enjoyed considerable success, particularly in Japan where their album 'Gary Walker & The Rain Album No 1' was rapidly released after hysterical fan frenzy during their Japanese concert tour. The original vinyl album is now extremely rare, and is considered by many to be something of a cult classic. Band member Joey Molland went on to achieve great success as a member of Badfinger.    

In the seventies, Gary was involved in The Walker Brothers' reunion, which produced the top ten single 'No Regrets' and an album of the same name. The group released two subsequent albums, 'Lines' and 'Nite Flights', before parting again. Their final offering, 'Nite Flights', has become critically acclaimed, and cited by many, including Bowie, Eno, Almond and Bono, as inspirational.    

After many years away from the music business, Gary enjoyed a sensational reception when he returned to the stage for a couple of performances in 2005. His set included his self-penned songs 'Den Haague' and 'Death Of Romance' from the 'Nite Flights' album - the first time that any songs from this album have been performed on stage. In 2006, Gary not only met up with his friend PJ Proby for the first time in over 40 years, but he was also reunited with former Rain member Joey Molland.    

On 28 February 2007, Universal Japan released Gary Walker & The Rain Album No 1 on CD for the first time (catalogue number: UICY-93236). The special limited edition release features spectacular 24-bit remastering, and the packaging faithfully reproduces the orginal album artwork.    

On 5 April 2007 Gary enjoyed an emotional (and fun!) reunion with former Rain bassist John Lawson. They lost contact many years ago, and the long search to find each other finally ended when John's family found Gary here on MySpace. Gary is currently writing songs for a new album, and hopes to be working with John Lawson and Joey Molland again soon.    

   

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Sep 2 2008 10:44 AM

Hi Gary, great to see you here!
All the best and enjoy the rest of the summer!
PEACE.
Anthony Bautovich





Aug 15 2008 2:47 AM

...big thanks for the message Gary...and the music! Best wishes from Sydney...cheers,Antony
The Bordellos





Aug 4 2008 5:49 PM

the pleasure is all ours , hope you enjoy our music ,as much as we have enjoyed yours over the years.
thanks.
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Jul 13 2008 9:41 AM


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Jul 13 2008 9:14 AM

Dear, dear Gary.You're such a nice and friendly person, still broadcasting and telling us stories about yourself and the Walker Brothers. We're all so happy that you really care to do so, because we hunger for it. And I personally am so glad that all of the Walkers members became legends without burning themselves out and that all three of you really, really are here among us.Gary, what Mr Neil Diamond wrote in this song is therefore not true, it's NOT better to burn out than to rust a little. Since YOU "gods" of course neither will rust nor burn out, dare I glue some of the lines in the song of genius Neil Diamond here? *yes*

They give you this
but you pay for that
And once you..re gone
you can never come back
When you..re out of the blue
and into the black

The king is gone
but he..s not forgotten
This is the story
of a Johnny Rotten
It..s better to burn out
than it is to rust
The king is gone
but he..s not forgotten

Hey hey my my
Rock and roll can never die
There..s more to the picture
Than meets the eye
Hey hey, my my
Elly





Jul 11 2008 9:40 PM

Hi Gary ,Just to say how much I am looking forward to Lichfield and to seeing you all.
Lots of Love Elly x
Guinea C





Jul 11 2008 7:18 PM

It was our webmaster's idea. She has more cd's of you than of us...
ZISSOU





Jul 10 2008 5:32 PM

thanx Gary!!
STARS AND SONS





Jul 2 2008 2:40 PM

hey gary, fantastic music x
Paul Wright 60's Sunday presenter.





Jul 1 2008 5:10 PM

Hi Gary,
I heard you when you came over last year for the Pirate BBC Essex,really top stuff and just shows that our bodies are maybe not as good as they were(I am speaking personally)but we can still enjoy some of the very best music that was ever made.
Once again fab to be in touch,Paul.
ben





Jul 1 2008 7:40 AM

thank you gary for the music

best

ben mclane esq
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Jun 18 2008 8:22 PM

Hi Gary,
Thank You for your friendship.

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Love Charlie xx
Barbara





Jun 13 2008 7:05 AM

Hello Gary ,
thanks for beeing friends
have a great time
Barbara
THE SMOKEY JOE BAND





Jun 10 2008 11:08 AM

HI GARY, JUST PASSING THOUGHT I,D BETTER SAY HELLO. AS YOU SEE WE,VE CHANGED FROM "CAROL AND THE MEMORIES" TO OUR NEW NAME BUT THEY HAVE STILL GOT ME SINGING "TEARS ON MY PILLOW".HOPE ALL IS WELL IN YOUR WORLD AND THAT WE MEET AGAIN SOMETIME SOON .
CAROL X
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May 24 2008 12:40 AM

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May 23 2008 11:03 AM

Thanks for listening, letting us into your life and for being a friend.

If you like what you hear telling one friend about us would help a great deal. Check out more tunes at CDBaby. com and iTunes.

Please stay in touch.

Have always and will always love The Walkers.

HeadSoup
“Music For The Mind & Body”
Clint Bahr NYC





May 20 2008 2:07 PM

Hello Gary,

Big fan of your music & The Walker's.
All the best to you & yours.

Cheers from NYC!

Clint
~Lonely~





May 20 2008 3:07 AM

Thanks Gary for the add.. Ahhh, the good ole days. Too bad kids don't know what real music is now days. ;)

Ann
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May 19 2008 9:42 PM

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thank you for being my friend, karen
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May 14 2008 1:46 AM

Hey Gary...Thanks for the addy.... it's great to have you on my friends list.... :)

"And the music just keeps on goin' on..."--Sammi Smith
Berni





May 11 2008 9:25 PM

Hey thanks for the add. Hope you've had a good weekend!

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May 10 2008 2:51 AM

Hello Gary,

It's an honor to be friends with you! This past week I have played nothing but my Gary Walker and The Rain LP...it is my new favorite Psych album! Thanks for all the great music!

Alex
Toon





May 9 2008 4:26 PM

Thanks Gary for being a friend!

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Toon
RollingFog





May 9 2008 1:06 PM

Thanks for the add, Gary. Nice to be a friend. All well-wishes to you. Peace.
Garbo’s Daughter





Apr 19 2008 3:31 AM

Hi, Gary! Just dropping by to say WE LOVE YOU! :)

xoxo Mandy & Jaime
PEARL





Apr 16 2008 3:17 PM

Hey Gary...
Love your music and your voice!
All my best to you...
XXX Pearl
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Apr 7 2008 12:53 PM

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Apr 7 2008 12:22 PM

Hello Gary:) wonderful to see you here
sorry I have not got back to you before but I have only just got back from my trip to New York City,
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Mar 26 2008 8:32 PM

Gary,thanks for your words and we are very happy knowing the CD arrived well and you could listen it.
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Mar 22 2008 1:33 AM

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Mar 21 2008 11:00 PM

Happy Easter Gary & Barb,
Go easy on the chocolate!!
Love
Sue
xxx
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Mar 21 2008 10:52 PM

Hi Gary
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Have a lovely Easter!

Love and best wishes
Elaine
ARRIVAL





Mar 10 2008 9:43 PM

Hey Gary!!

Thanks for stopping by for a listen...we really appreciate it. Please feel free to keep us updated on you anytime. We look forward to knowing more about you.

'til later,

ARRIVAL