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Gary LeMel
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Gary LeMel (September 16, 1938 - July 6, 2019) was an American rock & roll and jazz singer. As a musician LeMel has worked with such artists as Anita O'Day, Peggy DeCastro, and The Merry Macs since 1958. His first solo album was released in 1964 through Vee Jay Records. In 1997 he released his "comeback" CD, "Romancing The Screen". In 1999 he signed with Atlantic, and released two albums, "Moonlighting" (1999) and "Lost In Your Arms" (2001). Gary LeMel, film music and label executive, producer, publisher, jazz bassist and vocalist was based in Los Angeles, California. In 1986 he was hired as the President of Music at Warner Bros. film studio, position he held for 23 years. In addition he has worked as Executive Vice President at Columbia Pictures (1982-1986). In addition to his work in film, LeMel has held the position of Senior Vice President at Casablanca Records (1978-1981) and Boardwalk Records, Inc. (1981-1982). In 1997 he was promoted to President, Worldwide Music for Warner Bros. and appointed to CEO of Warner Sunset Records. Career highlights: 1958 -Started as a jazz bass player out of college. 1959 - Left Tucson to tour with Anita O'Day. Toured with her for two years. 1962 -Drafted during Vietnam. Two Tours of Duty. 1964 -Moved to Los Angeles & signed by Vee Jay Records as the next big thing. 1964 -1st Gary LeMel Album released to critical success. 1964 -Months later Vee Jay sign THE BEATLES, cutting short a promising music career. 1973 -Hired as Vice President
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Moonlighting
Gary LeMel - How Fast Forever Goes
Lost In Your Arms
How Fast Forever Goes
Romancing The Screen
The Best of Times
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Eastwood After Hours: Live At Carnegie Hall (Disc 2)
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A Call To Arms
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Smooth Jazz: Sax at Midnight
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Amazing Hits Of The Transistor Era Vol. 1
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Rockabilly For A Summer's Day
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50's Rockabilly Wild Days