John Gary
John Gary, born John Gary Strader on November 29, 1932, in Watertown, New York,
was an American singer. He began his musical journey at age five and won a
three-year scholarship to the Cathedral School of St. John in Manhattan at nine.
Gary's early career included performances with Frank Pursley and appearances on
local television shows such as Midday on WDSU-TV in New Orleans. His
breakthrough came when he signed with RCA Victor, leading to his nomination for
a 1964 Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Throughout the 1960s, Gary released
numerous albums, including So Tenderly and T...
