He is a rock and roll legend who has been adopted into the New Jersey music scene by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie VanZandt, Bobby Bandiera, and Southside Johnny.
Gary U.S. Bonds celebrates a big milestone, and he is throwing his party at the Vogel theater in Red Bank, NJ. Gary is celebrating his 85th birthday. I continue to be amazed at Gary’s spirit, talent, and personality. He never slows down, and you can see the love he has for music and his adoring fans.
The Vogel, new venue at Count Basie Center for the Arts (Count Basie Center for the Arts )
Gary had big hits with New Orleans, which led to a No. 1 hit Quarter to Three in the ’60s. He toured and opened for some of the biggest names in rock and roll history.
He is humbled by the fact that Bruce Springsteen and Stevie VanZandt were instrumental by resurging his career after a chance meeting in 1980.
Bruce and Stevie produced and performed on his album Dedication which…
