Gary Wright: A Family Man
Gary Wright is a British-American musician, singer, songwriter, and composer who is best known for his hit songs “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive”. He was born in Cresskill, New Jersey, United States, on April 26, 1943, to parents named Stanley Wright and Lorna Wright. Although there is no publicly available information about their date of birth, age, and occupation, it is known that they were both musicians.
Wright’s father, Stanley, was a classical pianist and composer. His mother, Lorna, was a singer and dancer. Wright’s parents encouraged him to pursue a career in music, and he began taking piano lessons at a young age. He also sang in the choir at his church.
Wright has one sibling, a sister named Lorna Dune. Lorna was also a musician and singer, and she recorded the song “Midnight Joey” in 1962. The song was an answer song to Joey Powers’ “Midnight Mary”.
Wright is a private person and does not share much about his personal life. However, it is known that he is married and has two children.
Early Life and Career
Wright began playing music at a young age. He took piano lessons and learned to play the guitar. He also sang in the choir at his church.
In the early 1960s, Wright formed the band Spooky Tooth. The band released several albums and had some success in the United Kingdom. However, they never achieved mainstream success in the United States.
In 1971, Wright left Spooky Tooth and embarked on a solo career. He released his debut solo album, “Footprint”, in 1971. The album was a commercial success, and it spawned the hit singles “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive”.
Wright continued to release solo albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He also collaborated with other artists, such as George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Later Years
Wright has continued to release music and tour in recent years. He released his latest album, “More Love Songs”, in 2016.
Wright is a talented musician and also songwriter who has enjoyed a successful career. He is a pioneer of electronic music, and his music has influenced many other artists. He is also a respected figure in the music industry, and he has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
