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About Gary Dunham
- Gary Dunham (born March 25, 1951) is an American Contemporary Christian recording artist.
- He has played professionally since the late 1960s.
- In addition to his two solo albums, he has written songs for many other artists including Kathy Troccoli, Sandi Patty, and the Gaither Vocal Band.
- His musical versatility has enabled him to traverse several musical genres including gospel, country, and rock. Gary is originally from St.
- Joseph, Missouri.
- Although he is a talented guitarist and a practitioner of several different instruments, he is most known as a piano and keyboard virtuoso.
- A formally trained musician, Gary began his musical endeavors early, writing music and performing live as a young teen.
- Gary moved to California in 1973 and toured with the final incarnation of the L.A.
- rock band Blues Image (of "Ride, Captain, Ride" fame).
- After several years, the rigors of life on the road and the constant stress of touring resulted in problems in his personal life.
- However, it was this very life crises that brought Gary to a spiritual awakening and with it the realization of his great need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- This awakening was so powerful that it not only came to encompass his private life but his musical career as well.
- He dedicated himself completely to God's call and became a "music evangelist." For a couple of years, he performed as an indie artist. Gary moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1979 to begin in earnest his Christian music ministry.
- He soon signed with NewPax Records and eventually recorded two top albums: "Gary Dunham" in 1980 and "The Pearl" in 1982.
- From these albums came his two most popular songs, the CCM hit singles, "Happy Family" and "The Pearl," both of whom he co-wrote with Rosemary Dunham-Yocam. From 1978 until 1982, Gary traveled and primarily performed as a solo artist, even playing on the college and small club circuits.
- In 1983, renowned Christian artist Don Francisco invited Gary to join him on tour.
- For several years, the duo performed and recorded together with great success.
- However, during the 1990s, Gary greatly cut back on his touring.
- Gary now resides again in his hometown of St.
- Joseph (MO) and continues to write and perform music.
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