Gary Charlson

Gary Charlson was a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri. Although unable to find mainstream success, his melodic tunes for Titan Records from the late 70s have long had a long cult following among power pop/new wave fans. Stylistically, he is similar to contemporaries Todd Rundgren and Squeeze. Primarily known for a string of late 1970s to early 1980s recordings, Charlson began playing in '60s and '70s tribute party band The Crayons in 1982, three members of which (Steve Davis, Larry Kips, and Gary Butler) would go on to play in KC Beatles tribute Liverpool after The Crayons broke up in 1988. The original lineup regrouped in 2013 and continues to play occasional performances at venues such as Knuckleheads. [SOURCE: LAST.FM]