Gary Corbett

Gary Corbett
Gary Corbett with Cinderella at Festivalna Hall, Sofia, June 15, 2011
Gary Corbett with Cinderella at Festivalna Hall, Sofia, June 15, 2011
Background information
Birth nameGary Corbett
Born(1958-07-15)July 15, 1958
OriginHendersonville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 2021(2021-07-14) (aged 62)
GenresHeavy metal
Hard rock
OccupationKeyboardist
Instrument(s)Keyboards, piano
Years active1984–2021
Formerly ofCinderella
WebsiteGary Corbett's Myspace page
Cinderella Official Site

Gary Corbett (July 15, 1958 – July 14, 2021) (from Hendersonville, Tennessee) was an American keyboardist, composer and producer most famous for playing in the glam metal band Cinderella.[1]

Corbett had contributed in various capacities to over 27 albums.[2] In addition to his work with Cinderella he has toured with Kiss, Lou Gramm, has worked with all of Bob Marley's sons. In the 1980s, Corbett co-wrote "She Bop" with Cyndi Lauper.[3]

Big Noise was a side project Corbett had been involved in, playing in Iraq for the U.S. Army in 2009.[4]

Corbett died of lung cancer on July 14, 2021, aged 62, the day before his 63rd birthday.

References

  1. ^ Taylor, Carlson T. (June 2014). HAIRcyclopedia Vol. 1 - The Legends. Lulu.com. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-312-28618-4. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Gary Corbett". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  3. ^ "Interview with Gary Corbett". Sonomawireworks.com. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
  4. ^ "Big Noise Biography". RockDetector. Retrieved 2011-04-11.


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