Gary The Reverend Toon

About

An incredibly versatile and professional singer, with an exceptional range. Gary has a wealth of experience having performed literally thousands of times, on land and sea, all over the world.

Gary has been singing professionally since the age of 15, constantly pushing new limits in vocal techniques and able to adapt his voice with an ease that is seldom witnessed. There are very few male vocalists of his calibre. With his warm and friendly personality, audiences all over the globe have been stunned and impressed by his incredible vocal ability.

Gary’s early career was spent fronting several bands including, ‘Limited Edition’, ‘Southern impact’ and not least ‘Walk the Walk’ . The late eighties and early nineties saw several major supports with chart-topping bands ‘Go West’, ‘Hue and Cry’, ‘Desmond Dekker’, ‘Fairground Attraction’, ‘Zeke man Yeke’ and ‘Roachford’.

As an established session singer and voice coach, Gary has also performed for several major acts on television including for the BBC, ITV, Channel 5 and Channel 4.

Between 1998 and 2001 he was contracted by Paramount for the Renaissance Cruise ships (2001 as assistant cruise director on the R7).

In 2000 Gary relocated to Spain and worked as a Solo artist in Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, and the Costa Blanca, and finally settled on the Costa del Sol.

In 2009, Under the pseudonym of ‘The Reverend Toon’ , Gary formed ‘Looney Toonz’ Ska and Reggae band. From small beginnings, Looney Toonz are now one of the foremost Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae bands in Europe, headlining many of the larger music festivals, Ferias and Scooter Rallies etc.

Gary recently returned to the UK and lives on the South Coast, He travels regularly to Europe to front ‘Looney Toonz’ Ska and reggae band and to continue his work as a Wedding celebrant.

Gary also performs tributes to Suggs/Madness and Ali Campbell/UB40

Previous Clients include:

Renaissance Cruises, BBC, ITV, Channel 5, Channel 4, Sea Acres Holiday Park, White Acres Holiday Park, Butlins, Hoseasons, Pontins, Ray Knight Agency, Toon Town Productions – Spain, Ck Promotions – Spain, PP Music Productions – Spain