Born in Austin in 1925 he got into the music biz in the 40's. By 1955, he was recording (playing trumpet & singing) with the likes of the Buddy Johnson Orchestra. He went on to play with Chris Columbo and arrange loads of studio sessions from the early 60's. Next he was working with Wingate / Ric Tic and Motown in Detroit. In the 70's, he did loads of work for Curtom and toured with the likes of the 4 Tops and Temptations. On a tour in Australia, he met a local woman and they struck up a romance. He moved there, they got married & had a kid.
He still toured with the likes of the Tops and also played in local clubs around Melbourne.
Seems strange to me that no one has made the effort to do a decent run down on this talented guys extensive and varied music career.
Gil Askey passed away in Australia on Wednesday.
Born in Austin in 1925 he got into the music biz in the 40's. By 1955, he was recording (playing trumpet & singing) with the likes of the Buddy Johnson Orchestra. He went on to play with Chris Columbo and arrange loads of studio sessions from the early 60's. Next he was working with Wingate / Ric Tic and Motown in Detroit. In the 70's, he did loads of work for Curtom and toured with the likes of the 4 Tops and Temptations. On a tour in Australia, he met a local woman and they struck up a romance. He moved there, they got married & had a kid.
He still toured with the likes of the Tops and also played in local clubs around Melbourne.
Seems strange to me that no one has made the effort to do a decent run down on this talented guys extensive and varied music career.
Edited by Roburt