Gary joined the band at the tender age of 16.  Coming from a musical family, Gary had played piano and guitar before settling on banjo.

Performing in public since kindergarten, his early musical influences range from Jimi Hendrix to Roy Clark to Flatt & Scruggs.

Like many people, his interest in bluegrass music was piqued when the song Dueling Banjos became popular, and he was asked to learn the banjo part for a school talent show.  Once he was hooked on the banjo, he began seeking out jam sessions which eventually took him to the River Quay area in Kansas City, where the Great White Possum String Company was started.

In his performing career, Gary has performed in bands playing bluegrass, country, rock & roll, top 40, and even polka music.

Gary's currently interested in his recording studio, where he is honing his skills as a recording engineer and producer, services he provided on the Possum's latest recording.  MoonPie Studios specializes in recording singer/songwriters who want to hear their work fully-produced.

Gary currently makes his home in the northern part of Kansas City with his wife Beth and their daughter, Sarah.

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