Gary Myrick

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Born and raised in Dallas Texas, Gary Myrick started playing music at the age of 10. Encouraged by his parents based on his artwork from the age of 6. By age 14, Gary was writing songs. By 18, he had his first all original band called Smiley. A three piece Glam/Pop band. By age 20, Myrick started a band called Gary Myrick & Slip of the Wrist which also played all original songs. They made a swift reputation at the legendary Cellar Club in Dallas Fortworth. The club was run by the 1950s Rockabilly legand, Johnny Carol. After 2 years and 5 nights a week Myrick was asked to come to Austin to replace Stevie Ray Vaughn in a band called Kracker Jack. Kracker Jack included Uncle John Turner on drums and Tommy Shannon on bass (the original rhythm sectionof the Johnny Winter Trio.)Shannon went on to be the bass player for Double Trouble. After 2 years in Austin Myrick moved to California. In 1980 his first album "GaryMyrick & The Figures" was released on Epic Records. Which garnered the Hit Single "She Talks In Stereo" which made the Top 100 of the Decade on KROQ Radio and was also featured in the cult classic movie "Valley Girl" which starred Nicholas Cage in his first leading role. Myrick's next album "Living In A Movie" was released in 1982. After extensive touring of America and Canada, Myrick needed a change for his third album. The Figures went their separate ways and Gary did completely solo album called "Language." That album produced 2 videos: "The Message Is Y

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Language

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Gary Myrick And The Figures (With Bonus Tracks)

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100 Disco Hits Of The '70s & '80s

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101 '80s Hits - New Wave, Old School Hip Hop, Hair Metal, Pop & Rock

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80s

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Valley Girl - Soundtrack To The '80s (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)

Guitarista

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100 Disco Hits of The '70s & '80s (Re-Recorded Versions)

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Ultimate '80s Movie Soundtrack (Re-Recorded / Remastered Version)

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Pure... Alternative 80s

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New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 15

Stand for Love

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