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Texas Glitter & Tombstone Tales

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I've followed Gary Myrick's career begining in 1980 with "She Talks in Stereo" an Early 80's standard. Next came "Living in a Movie", then the Hits "Guitar,Talk,Love,and Drums", "The Message is You" and "Time to Win" off Myrick's 1983 EP "Language". Gary was at the top of his game, with Explosive live shows and a loyal following. He slowed down while working with John Waite collaborating on the "Missing You" single and album. Myrick returned with 1986's "I Stand for Love" featuring the Hits "This Record is Broken",the Haunting "I was a Painted Picture" and MTV favorite "When Angels Kiss". It was Myrick at his best and still very little radio air play to support his music Gary went back to Austin, TX to recharge. During this time he hooked up with Paul Siminon of the "Clash", together they put together" Havana 3AM". With moderate Air Play of the single "Reach the Rock" became a collage radio favorite! They disbanded and Myrick put togrther "Texas Glitter & Tombstone Tales". His 3 piece outfit pump out some the best rock/country/blues tunes I've heard in years! Give it a spin, It's awsome amigo!

I, too, am an avid Gary Myrick fan of the early '80's and beyond. I was presented with the chance to see him at an intimate club in Dallas several years ago called the "Redux". It was a show I still remember to this day,(and still have the ticket stub). This new CD just proves that what was great then, is still great today!

Gary Myrick is the perfect addition to Havana 3AM. He appears to play his axe effortlessly while producing that melodic Texas twang on songs such as Tex Pawn Shop & The Tremelos. It's completely different but while you're at it pick up Gary's first 3 solo LP's. They're also possess the wonderfulness of his greatness. Pooyie!

Classic LA Punk-Pop Band Reunites for Roxy Show on 6/22/2010

The seminal LA new wave punk/pop band Gary Myrick and The Figures, whose first single "She Talks In Stereo" was featured in the cult film "Valley Girl", will reunite for a special live show at the Roxy Theater on Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, CA for one night only on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010.

Myrick and company are experiencing something of a revival due to the recent re-release of their first three Epic/CBS Records albums on CD by Sony subsidiary Wounded Bird Records. All three CDs feature additional tracks from live shows and demos that were never previously released and which more than double the length of each of the previous vinyl LPs.

Three of the original band members of GMF will be performing: Gary Myrick (lead vocals, lead guitar), David Dennard (bass, vocals) and Jack White (drums, vocals) plus new member Gina Myrick (keyboards, backing vocals).

Don't miss this chance to catch one of LA's best live acts from the '80s in person on their original home turf, The Roxy! Doors open at 7:00 PM. Call the Roxy box office for more information. Also appearing: Holly & The Italians, The Bebe Buell Band.