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Gary Clark Jr.

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Learn more about the four-time Grammy Award winner, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer Gary Clark Jr., who has worked with many greats of the music industry such as Eric Clapton, Beyoncé or Stevie Wonder and delivered the soundtrack to a major superhero franchise. Experience Gary Clark Jr. live at Baloise Session 2024 on October 24th. Get your tickets now! 

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From Texas With Love

Four-time Grammy Award winner Gary Clark Jr. is truly a gifted multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer. No wonder, he has paired up with some of the greats of the music industry, including Beyoncé the queen of pop – or in this case – country.

«Cowboy Carter»

Did you know that Beyoncé asked Gary Clark Jr. to play the guitar on her revolutionary «Cowboy Carter» album? He’s featured on a total of 4 tracks: «Protector», «Daughter», «Desert Eagle» and «II Hands II Heaven».

Fun fact: The Texan born musician also shared the stage with Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran in an epic Stevie Wonder tribute.

 

Gary Clark´s Who is Who

Growing up in his hometown of Austin, Texas, Clark initially played and sang with his sisters at family events. Fast forward, and he’s a teen guitar prodigy getting co-signs from Eric Clapton among others. Clark's influences and collaborations range from B.B. King, the Jackson 5 and Muddy Waters to Alicia Keys, Dave Grohl and Childish Gambino. 

«What about the children»

Did you know that Stevie Wonder sent a demo to Gary Clark Jr. in 2020, which led to the pair dueting on «What About the Children»?  

Fun Fact: At the MusiCares Person of the Year gala, Gary Clark Jr. and the Foo Fighters performed together live in honour of Tom Petty. They joined a star-studded line-up of musicians such as Alice Cooper, H.E.R., the Jonas Brothers, Emily King, John Legend and John Mayer.

«Unite the League!»

He's the superhero of guitars – considering, Gary Clark Jr. delivered the main theme for DC Comic's «Justice League» with his cover version of the Beatles song «Come Together». He not only plays the guitar on the track but it's also his voice you hear. 

Warner Bros.

Fun fact: When Gary Clark Jr. began working on the song with producer Junkie XL, he didn't know what movie the song would be for. He knew it was a Warner Bros. production, however the studio only let him know the specific project at a later point in an effort to avoid any spoilers. 

See him live in Switzerland!

Do you want to see Gary Clark Jr. live? Then we have some good news for you! He will be playing a concert in Switzerland at this year's Baloise Session on October 24th 2024 in Basel. Tickets are available here.

 

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