Gary Walker began performing at the age of 7
it was with his brothers R&B band and at Payne AME Church
singing gospel music,where He cultivated his love and ear for music.
In high school he began to develop a interest in classical music Where he began to study vocal training
under the direction of Mr. Merel Stutzman.
After High School he attended Penn State University as a vocal Major.
Fresh out of collage he went on tour with a local band
"Sonlite" along with his brother they toured the east coat.
Gary after touring moved to the city of Pittsburgh Pa.
It was there that he cultivated his love and ear for jazz.
Various appearances were made
He toured with Ringo Star, Ray Charles
Billy Preston, Richard Groove Holmes,Chick Corea
including three appearances in the Mellon Jazz Festival.
After 4 years of just jazz it was time for a big move
he had his eye set on Los Angeles where he made the move with composer
producer Keyboardist Chris Pappas Gary and Pappas worked together in a touring band on the east coast for 3 years.
In Los Angeles he began studying with world known vocal trainer Seth Riggs
Gary now divides his time between Los Angeles and Asia, Japan, Korea and the Philippines.
Gary walker CD was released in Asia
"Story Book" Lyrics and Music were written along with
Heather Holly and Rob Hoffman.
Christina Aguilera's song writing team,along with.
Chris Pappas,Larry White and Bradford Craig.
Story Book was produced by Chris Pappas
Gary walker AKA Walker has also just completed a maxi dance club single "So Deep" release date January 2006 It Hit 29 on Billboard.
Written by Holly,Pappas,Hoffman.
Credits
TOTO
Steve Lukather
Steve Porcaro
Ray Charles
Ringo Star
Billy Preston
Paul Jackson Jr.
Dian Schuur
Charlie Pride
The Judds
Oak Ridge Boys
Gary Morris
Marie Osmond
Ice Cube
Jamie Foxx
Recordings
"You think you know" ABC General Hospital
Storybook Gary Walker CMG
Heaven Sent Gary Walker CMG
Gary Walker Independent
Sue Purcell Featured Vocalist Independent
Very Special Angel Featured Vocalist Zanzibar
Move Move Move Featured Vocalist Zanzibar
Gimme The Beat Featured Vocalist Zanzibar
Television Commercials
Seikatsu Soko Actor / Vocalist Japan
Top Camera Actor Japan
Stardust Nagoya Actor Japan
National Panasonic Featured Vocalist japan
Asahi Beer Vocalist Japan
Radio Appearances
Zip FM Interview Japan
FM Katsushika Monthly Pick-up Artist japan
WAMO Pittsburgh Pa.
Television Appearances
CBS Eyewitness News CBS
Tribute to Roberto Clemente P.B.S. Hinze Hall
Special Wanda Wilson Show Warner
Entertainment Tonight NBC
ABC
Music Fair Japan
London Boots
Hollywood Films
"Gung Ho", Factory Worker, Director Ron Howard (1986)
Starring: Michale Keaton,John Turturro,Gedde Watanabe
Paramount Pictures
"Players Club", Club Member, Director Ice Cube
"Letters from a Killer", Director David carson (1998)
Starring: Patrick Swayze,Gia Carides
J&M Entertainment
"She's So Lovely", Homeless Man, Director Nick Cassavetes (1997)
Starring: John Travolta,Sean penn
Video's
Autoaxel Theme Song Distributed in Japan
Training
Seth Riggs Vocal
Penn State College Major Vocal
Cynthia Cole Drama
Symphony's Performed with
Midlend Texas Symphony
Pittsburgh Symphony
Wheeling Symphony
Johnstown Symphony
Major League baseball All Star Game U.S.A Vs Japan
United States National Anthem
Canadian Anthem
Gary Walker,
Composed a song for R&B Vocalist
Freddy Jackson
"I Miss You"
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Hi Gary,
Hope you have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
Are you in L. A.? I will be there January 11 for a week.
Let me know, maybe we can hookup for lunch/dinner
Mark
Oh man you are in Tokyo! When you get near Harrisburg us a shout! I will probably be in Pittsburgh next week and want to see Wallace Roney in Philly the 15th but I gotta Pgh. birthday then. What group are you with or is it your thing?
Hey GARY!!! Really nice photo! I just joined this site a few days ago and Dr. Harrison told me you were here so of course I had to stop by and say "hey"! How are things? Hope all is well. I don`t think I ever got a chance to say "Thank You" for writing such a wonderful review on CD Baby about my 1st CD, so Thank YOU! Take care and hit me up and let me know what you are doing! Later....... Respect, IZ
Dr. Nelson Harrison
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Feb 8, 2008
Mark Koch
How are you? Hope all is well
Just wanted to touch base w/ you. Are you still in L.A.?
email me koch@duq.edu
Mark
Aug 15, 2008
Luiz Santos
Check out my rhythm world!
Be blessed,
Luiz
Sep 25, 2008
Mark Koch
Hope you have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
Are you in L. A.? I will be there January 11 for a week.
Let me know, maybe we can hookup for lunch/dinner
Mark
Dec 22, 2008
Kevin Hurst, Sr.
Aug 6, 2009
Mark Koch
email me when you get into town, koch@duq.edu
Hope to get a chance to hookup w/ you.
Mark
Aug 7, 2009
Mark Koch
I miss your great incredible voice!!
I hope someday we will work together again
Looking forward to seeing you
Mark
Aug 7, 2009
Mark Koch
Aug 20, 2009
Imani Zubeh
Sep 20, 2009
Michele Bensen
Did I miss getting to see you while you were in Pittsburgh?
Sep 27, 2009