Perez, Gary Didier

He suddenly appeared like a meteor. At the dawn of a new musical generation at the end of the eighties. Thus was introduced Gary, as the emblematic voice of a filiation broken to all contemporary deviations, while crossover. During a music infatuated adolescence, GDP got its start with the “Group of 12 Apostles” of New Bird College; acting as solo vocalist. While being the product of a fertile era, marked by so many boils, waves and vogues that completely altered the tonal diorama. Hitting head-on a gestation that has quenched its thirst. It is in this thunderous tank that Gary Didier Perez took himself. Which after having crossed the meanders of learning and being inspired by arduous influences,

Thus between 1984-87, he learned everything on the job with this group. Until an ancestry of multi-instrumentalist, which allows him to cultivate the bass, the violin, the drums, the keyboard. But it is above all the voice, then its best asset, which will reveal it to the public. With an elastic and imaged stamp, capable of upsetting everything in its path. When the new wave of music kicked off at the end of the eighties, he was part of the founding trio of the group “Zenglen” with Brutus Dérissaint and maestro Patrick Martinau. By becoming relevantly embedded in the local music hall, according to a seasoning range that has been able to pack and initiate a new resonant epic. Marked by the rise of modern groups, part of the logic of alternations.

For his part, Gary continues his escalation of generational voice. In the midst of a cloud of emerging throats, sharing the limelight with him; each with their own singularity. Such: Patrick Andal (Skandal), Richard Rouzeau, Waydens Joseph, Ralph Condé (Papash), Gilbert Bailly, Joe Dore (Sakaj), Alan Cavé, (Zin), King Kino (Phantom), etc. However, in this profusion of intonations, GDP nevertheless knew how to occupy a preponderant place in the hearts of the fans. Installed as a chanterelle holder of an ensemble at the peak of its art. Which was able to deliver the introductory work  : “ An nou alèz ” having defined the bases of the new musical deal with titles such as  : Fidel, Michaela, ou te mèt ale, tanbou nou, trayizon, kitem, which were true hymns of the time. Propelled by a phrasing filled with musicality.

AND THE WEST INDIES ALSO DISCOVERED IT AND GRANTED IT SIGNS OF DISTINCTION.

In this plural excursion, Didier Perez is unanimous. Ovationed by the public who dedicate it and the girls who tear it up. And the West Indies also discovered it and granted it signs of distinction. Obviously, in this atmosphere of adulation, we must always be careful not to skip steps. Since we are never safe from the vertigo of stardom. Even for the provider of this peremptory refrain: ‘ ‘… se konsa lavi a ye, lè ou vle met chanjman / rezistans tèt chaje… modès nou dwe rete modès o / menm si nou rive sou montay la / pou tèt an nou pa janm vire ”.But among the imponderables of glory, there are also the little crocs-en-legs that are part of the decor. And it was at the dawn of a famous epic breakthrough that Garry and the “Zenglen” went their separate ways. But still, at the height of her popularity, the young star is still coveted. But decides to share the boards with the marital scenes, by marrying in full musical discomfort.

THIS IS WHAT PROMPTED THE MUSICAL CONSORTIUM TO SET IN MOTION TO SAVE GARY.

Engaging in the meantime in a brief ” stint ” with the “Mizik Mizik” and, rejecting the requests of the “Boukman Eksperyans” who wanted to make him an adequate replacement for Eddy François; as well as a headliner of the rasin. However, without continuing, he bounces back in a personal initiative with the group “Ozone”, with a new album: “Rache Pikan”which allowed him to frolic quickly. Until desertions and other difficulties slowed the fervor of the group. Which did not manage to attract the sponsors and administrators, in addition to the vagaries of the competition which finally relegated him to the rear. While the direct competitors are delighted to isolate this dominant face, sufficient artist. And, to get rid of this gentleman wedding party who had profusely too soon, his share of laurels. Forcing Garry to take a step back, in order to better reposition the prospects of rebound.

Putting the group on hold, while remaining active in a posture of ” freelancer ”. To eventually take the course for the US First in Orlando, then in NY, where he continued to enjoy an enviable notoriety. Collaborating on a number of projects, in services on request. While striving in all directions to get involved in the entertainment industry. In the installation of a recording studio in Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn which has been a staging post for the musical brotherhood. And in a last ditch effort, tried to reconstitute his group “Ozone”. At this stage, the dice were cast in the face of a new musical wave that occupied the avenues of business and show. Exposing a breathless Gary, who took to all incompatible jobs to deal with family responsibilities. And the fate that persists with setbacks; forcing it to move south.

It is in Georgia, that he has settled in recent years. Looking for a new lease of life and having new sensations; able to regain certain inclinations. There, Gary returned to the boards, in order to find an audience attentive to his dawns. He got down to it slowly and even performed with groups and artists such as: Mia, “Zin” and others in this region. But, the Covid 19 came to put an end to these demonstrations, in addition to other calamities which are added to it. It was in this vein that Gary was recently diagnosed with kidney failure. And is in an alarming condition that requires expensive treatment. This is what prompted the musical consortium to set in motion to save Gary. In an initiative launched by singer Clinton Benoit and supported by: Richie,

In fact, a real bundle of unity has been built around Gary. And, knowing the legendary generosity of the public towards those who ignited his daily life, it is sure that he will not fail to make this humanitarian gesture . By contributing on www.gofundme.com/f/help-gary-dj-perez for the recovery of this artist who deserved to make a success of this “comeback”.

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