Born this day of 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee, the man is a true living legend, in the world of guitar pickers... Gary Talley while still an infant, began his career as lead guitarist for the Grammy-nominated group, The Box Tops. Their blue-eyed soul hits like The Letter, and Cry Like a Baby hit the charts like a tornado, selling millions of copies, and they continue to sweep across the country on radio stations today. The Box Tops disbanded in 1970, but their reunion nearly 30 years later in 1997 was kicked off with a national tour at the House of Blues in Hollywood. Talley still tours and records with the group, contributing original songs and background vocals. After his initial stint with The Box Tops, Garys soulful (and highly acclaimed) guitar sounds were in demand. He found himself playing with music carbuncles like Jerry Butler, Billy Lee Riley, Hank Ballard, and Ace Cannon at the legendary Sounds of Memphis Studio and later at Universal Studios also in Memphis. His reputation led him to the larger market of Atlanta in 1972, where he added jingle sessions and touring to his growing number of master sessions for major label artists. While playing guitar with such legends as Pat Boone, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Dobie Gray, Freda Payne, Billy Joe Royal, and many others, Gary still (barely) found the time to write songs and teach guitar. At the encouragement of fiend and producer, Chips Moman (Elvis, Willie Nelson), Gary headed north to Nashville in 1981. Chips hadnt steered Talley wrong, because he soon found himself recording with Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Waylon Jennings, Sam Moore (of the duo Sam and Dave), and others. As a songwriter, he has penned cuts for Keith Whitley, The Box Tops, James Cotton, T.G. Shepard, Fish Heads & Rice and others. He has continued writing and teaching, while at the same time playing television appearances, live events or touring with artists like Billy Preston, Sam Moore, Pam Tillis, Brenda Lee, Tammy Wynette, Rufus Thomas, Tim McGraw, David Lee Murphy, Dr. John and Bobby Bare among others. Gary Talley Music is some of the best and he is one of the songwriters best friends when it comes to guitar picking---and is any music lovers friend when it comes to the sound that is music to your ears...... Happy Birthday Gary, keep rockin Hoss, sorry I didnt know where to send you a card so I hope you enjoy......
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:59:58 +0000
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