John Gary(1932-1998)
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Composer and singer; started as vocalist with Don McNeill's 'Breakfast
Club' for two years. He was a salvage diver, and later a New Orleans
radio singer, featured also in night clubs. He has made many records.
He joined ASCAP in 1960 and composed: "Life of My Life"; "Forget It";
"Where Did You Go Last Night?"; and "Possom Song".
In June of 1991, The American Foundation for the Performing Arts and M. Edward Bass presented Gary with an Award at a "A Tribute to John Gary" to Benefit the John Gary Recovery Fund for Cancer Treatments. The event was star-studded with Liza Minelli. The event was produced by Bass and Karen Sharpe-Kramer.
In June of 1991, The American Foundation for the Performing Arts and M. Edward Bass presented Gary with an Award at a "A Tribute to John Gary" to Benefit the John Gary Recovery Fund for Cancer Treatments. The event was star-studded with Liza Minelli. The event was produced by Bass and Karen Sharpe-Kramer.
