Garry Shider

Garry Shider is the long-time musical director of the P.Funk All-Stars.

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Garry was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, during the heyday of music legends, such as Jimi Hendrix, The Temptations, and others. Garry was already performing with gospel, legend of the day.

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At the age of ten and under the guidance of his father, Jesse, Garry and his brothers played and sang behind many gospel artists of the time including legends such as Shirley Caesar, The Five Blind Boys, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, and others.

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Plainfield, New Jersey: Plainfield is a city located in Union County, which is in the northeastern part of New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 47,829....

Jimi Hendrix: Jimi Hendrix (27 November, 1942 – 18 September, 1970) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is frequently credited as being the most important electric guitarist in the history of popular music....

The Temptations: The Temptations (also abbreviated as "The Tempts" or "The Temps") are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, R&B, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins, The Temptations have always featured five Afri...