The hits of Gary U.S. Bonds were and still remain an irresistible invitation to an instant party!
As America’s baby boomers moved into their mid teens and real rock ‘n roll was in dwindling supply, Gary came roaring out of Norfolk, Virginia in 1960 with the relentless pounder
“New Orleans”. Attention was brought to the record by having promotional copies sent to radio stations in sleeves inscribed "Buy U.S. Bonds" - hence at age 19, Gary Anderson became Gary U.S. Bonds
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