Garry Moore has a long musical history. A singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. He wrote his first song at age 12 and now has a catalog of over 700 songs. Garry began his musical journey at age 9 when his grandmother formed a gospel quintet of 3 cousins, a friend, and himself. He was the lead vocalist of the young group. Being influenced by the Beatles he picked up the guitar at age 9. His father also played which inspired him as well. As he grew older he sharpened his guitar skills listening to Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, Al Mckay, and other guitar greats. His gospel influences as a teenager were Andrae Crouch, The Mighty Clouds Of Joy, Rance Allen, and Edwin Hawkins. Secular musical influences were Earth Wind & Fire, The Commodores, Sly & The Family Stone, The Jackson 5, and Stevie Wonder. At age 19 he formed the group New Joy. One year later they recorded their first (45) single the following year in 1980 on the H.S.E. record labe...
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