Early Life
Gary was the third child of Ernie and Joan Holton, and grew up in the slums of the East End. Whilst musically talented, Gary's real ambition was to act.
Early on in his life, he began working in the theatre world with the Sadlers Wells Opera Company, and was with them for three years. Soon after leaving education at Westminster School, he joined the Old Vic Theatre Company, and from there he went on to work with the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford.
At seventeen, he joined the touring company of Hair, and remained with them for two years. When he left the Company, his musical talents led him to front the rock band Heavy Metal Kids as vocalist.
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