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Gary, aka "Opie"
is the Lead/Rhythm Guitar player for Slider. Gary has been with the band since day one. Gary has been into all types of music from a very early age. He caught the guitar bug when he was 14 after hearing the first Kiss Alive album prompting him to spend all of his money on his first guitar - an old Gibson Melody Maker (which he still wishes he had). He almost immediately became involved in the local music scene after that. Gary has played in numerous performing bands over the years both in Virginia and Utah. Gary's early influences include Ritchie Blackmore, Angus Young, Michael Schenker and Eddie Van Halen. |