GARY SCHUTT MUSIC

Hard Rock Rising 2012 global battle of the bands finalist!

Gary Schutt has basically been a one man solo artist since he was really young. Acquiring a cheap 4-track recorder and a slew of original tunes, he started recording & producing at age 15. Writing, arranging and performing all the parts himself in his parents basement.

Gary graduated and taught at the prestigious Berklee College Of Music and continued writing, recording, producing and performing there.

After college, Gary moved to L.A. to team up with former Yngwie Malmsteen vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (also formerly with Journey). Gary toured the world as Jeff's bass player from 2001-2008, performing all over Europe, Australia and Brazil.

Gary is currently in Tampa, Florida and continues writing and recording and working on new studio material and touring with his cover band, Category Three which doubles as the Gary Schutt Band.

Since 2010, Gary's has performed prior to Kiss, Motley Crue, Rick Springfield, Steel Panther, Grand Funk, Queensryche, Dream Theater, Rock Of Ages, Linkin Park, Pat Travers, Jeff Beck and Peter Frampton.

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