Gary Zekley (January 4, 1943 – June 19, 1996) was a former West Coast record producer and songwriter associated with 1960s, 1970s and 1980s bands and songs in the bubblegum, rock and roll, sunshine pop, and surf genres.[1]
Zekley sang, wrote or produced songs featured by bands such as Big Pig, Bonnie, Dick and Dee Dee, The Grass Roots, Jan and Dean, Spanky and Our Gang, The Ragamuffins, Alder Ray, The Clique, The Fun & Games, The Mamas & the Papas, The Matadors, and The Yellow Balloon. His songs have been covered by R.E.M., who covered "Superman", and L.A. rock band Sweathog.[2]