Gary LeVox

Gary LeVeaux (born Gary Wayne Vernon Jr., July 10, 1970) is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for being the lead vocalist of the contemporary country pop trio Rascal Flatts,[1] and his stage name was taken from the studio-console label for his lead-vocal track.[2]

Gary LeVox
LeVox in September 2012
Background information
Birth nameGary Wayne Vernon Jr.
Born (1970-07-10) July 10, 1970
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
GenresHard rock, heartland rock, Country
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, drums
Years active1997–present
LabelsLyric Street, Big Machine
Associated actsRascal Flatts
Websiterascalflatts.com

LeVox was born in Columbus, Ohio.[3] LeVox's first musical performance was at the age of eight, in a play at his church. He graduated from Olentangy High School and is an alumnus of Ohio State University. Prompted by his cousin, LeVox moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1997.[4] LeVox and his second cousin, Jay DeMarcus, started out together in singer Chely Wright's band. One day, when the regular guitarist was not available, Joe Don Rooney stepped in. The three men say they felt the chemistry immediately and afterwards formed Rascal Flatts.[5]

Personal life

LeVox has been friends with Jamie Foxx since the mid-1990s, and Foxx made a guest appearance on the album Still Feels Good.[5]

"We used to sit around for hours at Jamie’s house, singing and playing and having a good time...So when Jay and Joe and myself wrote this song, we thought it would be great to have him on it. I called him up just to say, ‘Hey, man, you’ve got to hear this song. I think you could really, really kill it.’ He said, ‘Tell you what. I’ll sing on your record if you guys will sing on mine.’ I said, ‘All right.’"

— Gary LeVox (2007)[5]

LeVox was employed in his local burger bar from age 14. After which he started an AC/DC cover band with his close childhood friends.

LeVox has been married to Tara Vernon since 1999. He says it was love at first sight when they met backstage at a gospel festival concert. "I knew at that moment that I was looking at my future wife," he said in a 2011 interview. "It was the weirdest thing ever." They now have two daughters together.

Discography
Main article: Rascal Flatts discography
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References
  1. Keyes, J. Edward (2007-09-25). "Single Minded: New Foo Fighters, Joni Mitchell, Rascal Flatts, Keyshia Cole and KyMani Marley Archived 2014-07-27 at the Wayback Machine". Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
  2. (April 3, 2006), "Finally, one of the 'Gang'". USA Today. :01d
  3. AOL music, Gary LeVox biography Archived 2008-02-02 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2008-03-20
  4. Rascal Flatts.com Archived 2008-03-06 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2008-03-20
  5. Price, Deborah Evans (December/January 2008), "The Triumph of Rascal Flatts". CMA Close Up volume unknown:20-21
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