1999 Gary Walker – Storybook

Gary Walker began performing at the age of 7 with his brother’s R&B band and at Pane AME Church Connellsville Pa singing gospel music. It was there that he cultivated his love and ear for music.
In high school he began to develop an 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 college he went on tour with a local band “Sunlite” along with his brother.

Television & Radio ABC, NBC, CBS and WWVA
Several live appearances were made at Capitol Music Hall / WWVA Radio with Ray Charles, Charlie Pride, Marie Osmond and Jerry Lee Lewis. His songs have been heard on “General Hospital” (ABC), “Eyewitness News” (CBS) and “Entertainment Tonight” (NBC).

Performances with Ringo Starr and Billy Preston
After moving to LA, he began collaboration with Chris Pappas -Songwriter / Producer and Larry White – 1990 Grammies nominated Composer who introduced Gary to Billy Preston and Ringo Starr. Gary then toured with the band for 8 months.

Performances with Symphonies
Gary has also performed with the Middlen Texas Symphony in the late 90’s and with the Wheeling Symphony’s Independence Day tour in 2002 (see photo).
Composing
Gary has composed a Top 10 hit song for Polish superstar Natalia Kukulaska and is also credited as composer for R&B singer, Freddie Jackson. (source)