Gary S. Paxton | |
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 Paxton backstage at the Country Gospel Music Awards in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Larry Wayne Stevens[1] |
| Born | May 18, 1939 Coffeyville, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | July 17, 2016 (aged 77) Branson, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Novelty music, country, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1959–2016 |
| Labels | RCA, Garpax, NewPax |
Gary Sanford Paxton (born Larry Wayne Stevens; May 18, 1939 – July 17, 2016)[2] was an American record producer, recording artist, and Grammy and Dove Award winning songwriter. Paxton was a member of Skip & Flip and the Hollywood Argyles and was the producer of two number one Billboard Hot 100 singles, "Alley Oop" for the Hollywood Argyles in 1960 and "Monster Mash" for Bobby "Boris" Pickett in 1962.[3]
- ^ "Gary S Paxton: From 'Monster Mash' to 'He's Alive', an incredible journey". Cross Rhythms. September 2, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ^ "Gary Paxton, 'Monster Mash' producer – obituary". The Telegraph. July 29, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
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