Gary “Nesta” Pine stormed Jamaica’s reggae scene in 1989 as the lead singer for City Heat, one of Jamaica’s most popular bands. He is also known and loved for his distinctive voice, his magnetic personality, his attention-grabbing stage presence and his energetic performances. Gary became the lead singer for the Wailers Band in 1998 replacing Bob Marley.
This legendary band, led by Aston “Family Man” Barrett, performed and created many hits with Bob Marley during Bob’s lifetime. During Gary’s 8 years with the Wailers, he played an important part in music history by spreading what is considered the most revolutionary, yet
peaceful and ground-breaking music in modern times. Fans and critics alike are comfortable that Gary never attempted to imitate Bob; rather, he brought a level of creativity and raw intensity to the stage that kept each performance fresh, while performing his own original tunes “Light it Up”, “Dem Wouldn’t Live”, “Fighting for the Right Thing”, and “Be Wise”.
In 2006, Gary took an unlikely journey into the world of European dance music by collaborating with acclaimed French DJ and producer, Bob Sinclar. Gary was featured on 4 songs on the
Western Dream album: “Love Generation”, “Shining from Heaven”, “Miss Me”, and “Give a Lil Love”. Each song carries a unique vibe – from the catchy dance melody of “Love Generation” to the smooth inspirational ballad, “Give a Lil Love”. The 2007 Bob Sinclar single, “Sounds of Freedom” which features Gary Nesta and Dollarman, also reached Number 2 on the Billboard Magazine Hot Club Play.
Gary’s next project will be a feature on Shaggy’s upcoming single, “Fly High”, produced by DJ Voodoo of Ministry of Sound. Gary’s improbable voyage into the dance music genre has allowed this “reggae man” to take a new and exciting journey. He has been granted the extreme honor of taking the stage alongside Bob Marley’s Legendary Wailers while collaborating with some of the most talented musicians and producers in the industry. Until now, Gary has given his fans small windows into his creative potential. Now that he is tapping into untouched areas of his music, we will no doubt
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