Gary U.S. Bonds

American singer-songwriter with hits

Gary U.S. Bonds - American singer-songwriter with hits
Born

June 6th, 1939
86 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1939, a singer-songwriter rose to prominence in the early 1960s. Achieved significant chart success with the hit singles 'Quarter to Three' and 'New Orleans'. Bonds’ music incorporated elements of rhythm and blues and rock and roll. He worked with various artists and contributed to writing songs for others, furthering his influence in the music industry. His work spanned several decades, with a resurgence in popularity during the 1980s when he collaborated with Bruce Springsteen.

Hit single 'Quarter to Three'

Hit single 'New Orleans'

Collaboration with Bruce Springsteen

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