Thursday, June 06, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
The hits of Gary U.S. Bonds were and remain an irresistible invitation to an instant party!
As America’s baby boomers moved into their mid-teens and real rock ‘n roll was in dwindling supply, Gary came roaring out of Norfolk, Virginia in 1960 with the relentless pounder “New Orleans”. Attention was brought to the record by having promotional copies sent to radio stations in sleeves inscribed “Buy U.S. Bonds” – hence at age 19, Gary Anderson became Gary U.S. Bonds.
The follow-up was the now legendary ‘party’ record, “Quarter to Three,” a number one hit with a spirit and energy that would eventually inspire and influence a generation.
Over the next three years, Gary co-wrote and recorded hit after good-time hit; ”School is Out,” “School is In,” “Dear Lady Twist,” “Twist, Twist Senora,” “Seven Day Weekend”…
