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BIO

Dennis O'Keith Garner - was born August 10th 1964 to Fred and the Late Christine Garner.
He began playing the electric guitar at the age of 4. By age 5, Dennis performed at the Greensboro Coliseum before thousands of people during a church convention. He also played the guitar at many churches through the years.

While in middle school, Dennis won the NC Talent Contest. Later Dennis gained more talents such as bass guitar, organ, keyboard, piano, drums, all percussions, all vocals, upright bass and synthesizer. Dennis began playing for weddings and many social events as well. While in high school (1978-82), Dennis played bass guitar for the Belles and Sons Glee Club. During this time, Dennis became a versatile songwriter as well as a Producer/Arranger.

Dennis has opened up shows for many gospel groups such as The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Gospel Keynotes, Billy Paul, John P. Kee, Darryl Coley and Luther Barnes. Dennis first recording was R&B at Mega Sound Studio in Bailey, NC. Later he was involved with Cloudbourne Studio in Detriot, MI. That was the turning point for Dennis. He was a guitar player in the movie "Color
Purple" in which Oprah Winfrey starred. During this time, Dennis also recorded at Secret Sounds Studio in New York.
In 1997, Dennis was an extra in the movie "Eddie" which starred Whoopi Goldberg. Dennis has been on local TV playing music and singing, as well as performing on stage across the USA. In 1998 Dennis recorded a Gospel CD entitled "Sinnerman". The CD sold very well and was a hit on local radio stations.

In 2003, Dennis was the songwriter and producer of the CD "Something For Everybody" performed by Dennis Garner & One Accord. The CD has done very well and is receiving air play across the USA under the Showerdown Production Label.

This CD of 2005 entitled "Can't Make It Without You' is dedicated to the memory of his deceased mother. This was her favorite song.
On this CD, Dennis is very versatile. He is singing all the Lead and Vocal Background and also playing every instrument throughout the entire project.
This CD is also under the Showerdown Production Label.

Dennis and his wife (Cheryl) have been married 16 yrs.
During his leisure time you can find Dennis fishing.

Dennis goal is to win souls to Christ by spreading the word through songs.
In closing- Dennis has had no formal musical lessons. What Dennis has is very special because his talent comes from God.


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