User:SuperMusicMan/Gary Nock

Gary Nock is a singer/songwriter from England. He was born in Walsall, West Midlands on July 18, 1978. His family migrated South to Dawlish Warren, Devon in 1982 when Gary was just 3 years old. Gary went to Cockwood Primary School then on to Dawlish Community College before leaving in 1994 as a 16 year old. Gary went straight to work in his Fathers Felt Roofing Business in 1995 before branching out and working in various jobs over the years including being a Car Valeter at Exeter Car Supermarket in Marsh Barton, Exeter. In between jobs Gary signed on and hung out with friends who were under the same circumstances, a couple of which were keen guitarists. Gary took a great interest and started learning Guitar, mainly teaching himself from books and friends. He went on to teach himself to sing and to write songs. During one spell signing on, Gary was placed on the Government New Deal scheme, brought in by the Labour Party in the late 1990's. Gary was given a placement at a small recording studio on the program, based in Newton Abbot he set about learning a few things about recording studios and music in general, he went on to record his first 'album' at the studio, called Lost and Found. Since which, the album has been lost, but very sadly, not found again. Although i hear a rumour Gary has the only remaining copy himself. Gary went on to gig extensively around Devon, playing cover songs in Pubs and Clubs all over. During which time Gary songwriting continued to grow and flourish before finally being recognised by several 'Industry' folks in London after Gary had put some of his recordings up online, on the then new Myspace. He sent the link to his space in emails to as many people connected to music as he could. The response wasn't huge at first, but the few that showed interest had great faith in his ability and persuaded Gary to move to the city to try and make a career out of his talents. Gary went on to gig frantically all over the country at open mic nights and singer songwriter nights wherever and whenever he could. Eventually after only 18 months ont he circuit Garys talents were picked up on by Peter McCamley of P and P Songs (publishing company). Peter signed Gary to P and P in July 2007, Since then Gary has gone on to write and record with some amazing writers and producers including Mr Richard Causon (Co-wrote Ryan Adams Gold Album) They wrote and recorded Garys debut E.P 'This House'. Gary has recently finished recording his debut album which is due for release in 2010.