Gary Wehrkamp
American musician
Gary Wehrkamp (born May 11, 1970) is an American musician, songwriter and producer. He is most notably a member of the progressive rock band Shadow Gallery.
Early life
Wehrkamp was born on May 11, 1970, in Butler, New Jersey. He made his foray into music as a self-taught drummer and vocalist at the age of ten. He took up guitar and bass in his teens and performed in various bands for local dances and private parties. He began performing regularly as a drummer with the band Blak Sox in 1981, playing covers and originals at numerous camps in New Jersey.
On May 25, 1986, he performed with the band Nuthin Fancy in Hands Across America.
At age 18, Wehrkamp won a piano and found himself improvising for hours each day, crafting his talent of composing music. Since then he has only worked as a full-time musician. Wehrkamp performed in many New Jersey and Pennsylvania bands playing originals and covers.
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