Gary U.S. Bonds

Biography

Gary Anderson, 6 June 1939, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Having initially sung in various gospel groups, Bonds embraced secular music upon moving to Norfolk, Virginia. A successful spell in the region’s R&B clubs resulted in a recording contract with local entrepreneur Frank Guida, whose cavernous production techniques gave Bonds’ releases their distinctive sound. The ebullient ‘New Orleans’ set the pattern for the artist’s subsequent recordings and its exciting,... Read more

Genres

Blues Comedy Movies Music Videos & Concerts Musicals & The Arts Pop / Rock Pop / Rock

Tags

oldies

rhythm and blues

rock and roll

60s

rock

rnb

rock n roll

classic rock

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