Bruce Gary

Bruce Gary is perhaps best known for his work with the multi-million dollar selling band The Knack, and the unforgettable drum beat of their number one international smash, "My Sharona". However, this two-time Grammy nominee has had a successful career apart from The Knack as a stage performer, producer and recording artist.

Bruce has created a body of work that crosses all musical styles. He has recorded with Cream's Jack Bruce, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Stephen Stills, Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, Bette Midler, Yoko Ono, Harry Nilsson and The Doors' guitarist Robby Krieger, just to name a few. In addition, Bruce has enjoyed a successful touring and recording relationship with blues masters Albert Collins, Albert King and John Lee Hooker. His session work has encompassed rock, blues, surf, country and even Broadway show tunes.

In addition to his recorded work, Bruce has developed a successful career "behind the boards". He co-produced a series of critically acclaimed posthumous releases from Jimi Hendrix, including the platinum selling "Blues" compilation.

Other projects include the completion of his CD of drum samples "Bruce Gary's Drum Vocabulary", a stellar performance of "The End" with Robby Krieger on the "Complete Doors" DVD, a recording of The Beatles' "Help" for a GTE commercial and a reunion with his bandmates, The Knack, for a track on the Badfinger tribute album "Come And Get It".

Bruce was honored to tour Japan with The Ventures following the death of the original Ventures drummer Mel Taylor. He followed this by producing and playing on The Ventures CD "New Depths" and the Spirit/Randy California "Cosmic Smile". Additionally, he toured with Randy Meisner (Eagles), Spencer Davis and Denny Laine (Moody Blues/Wings) for private corporate functions.

Bruce recently recorded tracks in a band with Jack Bruce (Cream) and Andy Summers (Police). He also produced and performed on a track for an all-star John Lee Hooker tribute CD.

Bruce was one of rock 'n' roll's preeminent drummers for more than three decades.