Mike and The Mechanics (1995-2012)
From 1995 to 1999, Gary Wallis was the drummer for Mike + The Mechanics, working with Paul Young (vocals), Mike Rutherford (guitar, bass), Paul Carrack (vocals, keyboard), Tim Renwick (guitar) and Jamie Moses (guitar).
In 1997, Wallis performed with Paul Carrack's band as part of the Beautiful World album promotion.
Wallis played on 1999 Mechanics tour, which became the last for several years, due to Paul Young's untimely death. In 2003, a comeback of the band was announced by Rutherford, and Wallis performed in their concert at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, which was filmed and released as a live DVD by Eagle Rock Entertainment.
Wallis has appeared recently as the drummer for the re-formed Mike + The Mechanics, playing on their latest album, The Road, released in April 2011. In 2011 he performed across the UK, Germany, and other European cities on their Hit the Road Tour. The band will be touring to Luxembourg and Germany in 2012.
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