Gary Stites

Pop Singer

Birthday July 23, 1940

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Denver, CO

Age 83 years old

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About

Famous for his Billboard #24 hit "Lonely for You," Stites also released a Top 100 single titled "Starry Eyed." He was active primarily during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Before Fame

He released his first full-length recording in 1960 on the Carlton Records label.

Trivia

Michael Holliday's cover of Stites' song "Starry Eyed" rose to the top of United Kingdom music charts.

Family Life

He was born in Denver, Colorado.

Associated With

His most famous song, "Lonely for You," is melodically very similar to Conway Twitty's earlier hit "It's Only Make Believe."