Gary has played drums for Michael McDonald and Dizzie Gillespie and has opened for Elton John, Moody Blues, Kansas, The Little River Band, The Rembrandts, The Spinners, Edgar and Johnny Winter, Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Judas Priest and for Nashville artists as the legendary Gene Watson, Faith Hill, Tanya Tucker and Dwight Yoakam. Gary's philosopy has always been: Be on time, always have your music prepared, be professional and give 110% when you hit that stage. Gary's influences are Larrie Londin, Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, John Bonham, Vinne Colaiuta and the legend Mr. Buddy Rich. Gary plays Yamaha drums, Zildjian cymbals, Evans heads, Vater sticks exclusively and is endorsed by Appolo products, maker of the Drumat.