Gary Young (Australian musician)

Gary Young
Birth nameGary Young
Born1947 (age 7778)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresRock and roll, progressive rock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • radio personality
Instrument(s)drums, vocals, guitar
Years active1950s–present
LabelsSparmac
Wizard
Sony/BMG
Liberation
Formerly ofThe Rondells
Sons of the Vegetal Mother
Daddy Cool
Gary Young's Hot Dog
Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
The Rockin' Emus
Rock Doctors
Cold Chisel
The Black Sorrows
Little Red Rooster
Relax With Max
The Prestones
Crackajacks
The Cool Healers
Southern Lightning> The Hornets

Gary Young (born 1947) is an American-born Australian musician who was a founding member of Australian rock band Daddy Cool in which he played the drums and sang backing vocals. He also played drums with Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons amongst other bands. Young was twice inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame as a member of both Daddy Cool and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons which were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 2006 and 2007 respectively.