| Gary Burr | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Meriden, Connecticut, USA |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter Record producer |
| Instruments | Background vocals Acoustic guitar Bass guitar Piano |
| Years active | 1982-present |
| Associated acts | Pure Prairie League |
| Website | www.garyburr.com |
Gary Burr, born in Meriden, Connecticut, is an American musician and songwriter and producer, mostly known for his stable of hits recorded by country music performers. Burr began his career as a member of the group Pure Prairie League from 1982 to 1985, taking over after Vince Gill departed the group. Burr later moved to Nashville and became a highly respected songwriter, penning hits for a plethora of country artists (and a few Pop and Rock artists). Burr's first Top-10 hit as a songwriter was "Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me" released by Juice Newton; the single reached #7 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1982.
He has recently been touring with Carole King.
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Burr has produced a number of songs and albums, including the Disney Records album The Best of Country Sing the Best of Disney, and Olivia Newton-John's Back with a Heart.
As a note of his importance and influence as a major American songwriter, Burr gave Testimony to the U.S. Senate in November, 2005 concerning audio/video piracy (specifically from China) on behalf of himself and the RIAA. [1]