Gary Clark Jr.: Biography in Details
Who is Gary Clark Jr.?
Gary Clark Jr. is an American well-renowned musician.
He is best known for his music which is a fusion of blues, rock, and soul music with elements of hip-hop.
One of the best albums is the 2019 album titled This Land which inspired him to write by his racist neighbor.
Gary Clark Jr.: Age, Family, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
The musician’s full name is Gary Lee Clark Jr. He was born on the 15th of February 1984 in Austin, Texas, U.S.
Gary is American by nationality and belongs to African-American descent.
The name of his parents is Gary Clark Sr. (father) and Sandi Clark (mother).
His father works as a salesman and his mother is an accountant by profession. He has two sisters named Savannah Clark and Shawn Clark.
Furthermore, his academic details are not available at the moment.
Gary Clark Jr.: Professional Life, Career
Musical Career
When Gary was 12 years old, he got his first guitar in the year 1996 as a Christmas presents from his parents. It was an Ibanez RX20, a black electric guitar.
He performed in the small gigs around his hometown throughout his teens until he was invited to perform at Antone’s by Clifford Antone.
Then, Gary Clark Jr. began to perform in the Austin music community where he performed with other musical icons like Jimmie Vaughan, Stevie Ray, and more.
Afterward, he signed with Hotwirw Unlimited the record label he released his two albums Worry No More (2001) and 110 (2004).
In 2011, he signed with Warner Bros record label he released his first album Blak and Blu on October 22, 2012.
That year, Gary Clark Jr. also recorded and co-wrote a song Fire We Make for the album Girl on Fire along with Alicia Keys.
Lately, he released his new album This Land on January 10, 2019, through Warner Bros.
Similarly, he has been a prolific live performer throughout his career he performed in numerous programs and festivals.
Other works
Gary Clark Jr. is also a charitable person, he performed at Alicia Keys’ Keep a Child Alive Black Ball benefit to raise money for children with ALDS in Africa.
Also, he appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a late-night talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert on January 10, 2019.
In the show, he performed “This Land” and “Feed the Babies“.
Moreover, he performed “Pearl Cadillac” and “This Land” on NBC’s Saturday Night Live on February 16, 2019.
Awards & Nominations
- In 2014, he won a Blues Music Award in the ‘Contemporary Blues Males Artist of the Year category.
- That year, he won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance.
- In 2020, he won the 3 Grammy Awards in the three categories as Best Contemporary Blues Album, Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song for ‘This Land.’
Rumors, Controversy
Until now, Clark hasn’t been involved in any kind of rumors and disputes that create headlines in the media.
Also, he stays miles away from such controversial acts that could hamper his personal and professional life.
Gary Clark Jr.: Net Worth, Salary
As of 2021, Gary Clark Jr. has an estimated net worth of $4 million throughout his musical career.
On the other hand, he was also involved in several endorsements of Guitar Center Guitar-A-Thon TV such as Gibson Les Paul models, Martin and Yamaha Guitars, Fender Stratocaster, Delay Pedal, and Strings, and so on.
In 2017, Gary Clark Jr. purchased a 50-acre horse ranch in Kyle, TX. The property is about a 5,218-square-foot home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and three half-baths.
Outside the house, there is a 50-foot pool with slides, a diving board, and a cabana.
However, his salary, yearly income, and other assets are still under review.
Body Measurement: Height, Weight
The musician has an impressive height of 5 feet 11 inches whereas his weight is around 76 kg.
Likely, Gary Clark Jr. has an expressive dark brown pair of eyes with black hair color. Further, he often wears a hat.
Social Media
Gary Clark Jr. has verified social media sites including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
On his Instagram, he has over 461k followers.
Likely, he has more than 128.1k followers on his Twitter account.
He is also active on Facebook with nearly 580k followers.
Further, Gary Clark Jr. has a self-titled YouTube channel with more than 278k subscribers.
He mostly uploads his music videos on his YouTube channel.
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Gary Clark Jr.'s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | April | Friday |
| 2025 | April | Saturday |
| 2026 | April | Sunday |
| 2027 | April | Monday |
| 2028 | April | Wednesday |
Gary Clark Jr.'s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | February | Thursday |
| 2025 | February | Saturday |
| 2026 | February | Sunday |
| 2027 | February | Monday |
| 2028 | February | Tuesday |
