Gary was born 8/13/59 to Jim and Vivian West. He was raised in Northeast Alabama. He graduated from Ider High School in 1978. He has had a love for music since he was a child setting on his daddy's knee listening to him play and sing. He has played in a band ever since he was in high school. He has performed in front of thousands of people and has worked with other famous song writers and singers. He has traveled the east coast for a few years right after high school. He was married to Tammy West in June, 1992 and they have 2 children Timothy and Cassandra and 1 grandchild Candice. He started writing songs at a young age and has continued to write for people to enjoy. He met Jerry Fagan in 1991 and has been working writing and performing with him. He met Gerald Nelson in 2007 and has been working on this CD, Gary West & Friends, with Gerald since 2008. He owes a lot of thanks to all the people that has helped with this CD and hopes that everyone that listens to it enjoys it. He is beginning to work on another CD and hopes that everyone will enjoy it just as much as they enjoy this CD.