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Gary Lawyer really needs no introduction! Often called the 'man with the golden voice', he is regarded as the finest Indian artiste in the field of western popular music. A bass baritone, who sings just as easily in the tenor range, Gary is equally comfortable with every genre of music - be it rock, pop, jazz, country or folk.

With his varied musical influences and classically trained voice, Gary began his singing career in New York during his stay there in the 80's, singing at showcase theatres and nightclubs to a tremendous response. Just as he started gaining recognition as a singer / composer, personal circumstances forced him to return to India.

Back home Gary was quickly absorbed into the performing / recording industry and was a hit with the advertising world, with his voice gracing hundreds of commercials. Being voted 'Best Singer' and also making his mark as a Composer and arranger with a string of highly successful TV commercials and albums the 'Bajaj Sunny' commercial, for which Gary wrote the lyrics and the soundtrack, won 'The New York Festivals Finalists Award' .

On his return to India, Gary staged concerts which were 'sell outs', and was later involved in a powerful musical called 'Are You Lonesome Tonight', where Gary played the part of young Presley to incredible rave reviews. Since then Gary has performed concerts all over India and abroad to packed houses. Sent by the Government of India to the Festival of Russia to represent India in the pop / rock category, Gary has to his credit Five albums, including a song on a compilation album along with the likes of Kenny Rogers, Gordon Lightfoot and Don Williams, etc.

His first album - 'This Cannot Wait' reflected his versatility and varied musical influences. 'High Standards' - an album of jazz standards recorded with jazz great Mr. Louis Banks was his next offering. It was his third album though, called ' The Other Side Of Dawn' that catapulted Gary to the heights of stardom and made him a household name. Produced by Mr. Chris Bertoletti, one of New York's respected producers, and featuring some of America's finest session musicians, the album was recorded entirely in New York and mastered at the famous Capitol Records in Los Angeles.

'T.O.S.O.D' won great critical acclaim both in India and internationally, with the songs receiving heavy primetime airplay on all the music radio stations / television channels. The music videos of such hits as 'Nights on Fire', 'Riding' as well as the title track were excellently handled, affording Gary recognition as an artiste of international standards with great songs and great videos to match.

Gary went on to record his next album - titled 'Arrow In The Dust' once again in America with the same team, the album featured some of the most hard hitting, soulful, heartfelt and original songs to be released with the first music - video from this album, a song entitled 'Maybe' shot and picturised in New York city. This was followed by the video of 'Highway to Heaven'. Both videos were greatly appreciated by the music audience in the region.

The next album entitled ‘Unbelong’ also received rave reviews and produced another widely appreciated video of a song called She’s all mine. At present a major record label along with Gary is deciding on the selection of songs to be included in a best of Gary Lawyer compilation which will also include two yet unreleased songs. This is intended to be a world wide release later this year.

On the 'live' front Gary has proven himself to be a dynamic and highly versatile performer with a repertoire that has something for audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Equally comfortable performing at rock concerts as well as high profile corporate events, he has to his credit a string of performances at mega events. With a backing band featuring some of India's finest musicians, Gary's live shows are described as powerful, mesmerizing and always a pleasure to attend.

In spite of very lucrative offers from leading producers and composers, Gary has refrained from ever compromising musically, only doing the music he believes is part of his being; his soul.

All the fame and adulation hasn't in the least gone to his head and he is known in the music industry as one of the most easy going, well spoken and co - operative artists. Gary prefers to stay away from the hype and glamour of the entertainment world and leads a peaceful life with his family in an affluent area of Bombay, his aims still being just to make great music, have a good time and make others have a good time.