The hits of Gary U.S. Bonds were and remain an irresistible invitation to an instant party, which include classics such as "New Orleans," "Quarter To Three," and "This Little Girl is Mine!" A rare distinction for Gary is that he managed to transcend the decades with hits., inspiring artists such as Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt, who had grown up on Bonds' music.

Gary is an honoree of the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, an inductee of The Long Island Music Hall of Fame, and a "favorite son" of the Blues Brothers (you can see Gary in the "Blues Brothers 2000" movie, singing his classic "New Orleans" along with a multitude of music legends like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Eric Clapton, Travis Tritt, Lou Rawls and many, many more).