Gary U.S. Bonds is an American singer-songwriter born in 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida. Known for his contributions to rock and roll and rhythm and blues, he gained fame in the early 1960s with hits like "New Orleans" and "Quarter to Three", the latter of which became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the years, Gary U.S. Bonds collaborated with artists such as Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt, revitalizing his career in the 1980s. His energetic performances and distinctive voice have left a lasting impact on the rock and roll genre.

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