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The Fleetwoods were an American vocal group from Olympia, Washington, whose members were Gary Troxel (born November 28, 1939), Gretchen Christopher (born February 29, 1940), and Barbara Ellis (born February 20, 1940).
Gary Troxel was born November 28, 1939 in Centralia, Washington. He moved several times during his school years, attending schools in Centralia and Port Angeles, Washington; Port Orford, Oregon; Pico Rivera, Hollywood & Carmel, California. Gary graduated from Olympia High School in Olympia in 1959.
26. Juli 2016 · Gary Troxel shares his memories of writing and performing the classic hits "Come Softly To Me" and "Mr. Blue" with The Fleetwoods in 1959. He also talks about his musical influences, his career after the group, and his love for the Beatles.
Gary Troxel is one of the original members of The Fleetwoods, a popular doo-wop group in the late '50s. He wrote and sang hits like Come Softly To Me and Mr. Blue, and served in the Navy before resuming his music career.
No one captured teen angst better than Gary Troxel. The Fleetwoods’ lead singer had a voice which emitted the frustration of teenagers during the 1950s. With two beautiful young blondes standing beside him, Troxel’s soft vocals and the young women’s lush harmonies created a soft rock ‘n roll revolution. From 1959 to 1963 the Fleetwoods ...
Gary Troxel gave his written resignation in 1983 and only Gretchen Christopher is authorized to carry on the name "The Fleetwoods" per their legal Agreement. She has trained Replacements on both coasts (including one who truly has Fleetwood blood in her veins:
3. Aug. 1990 · Listen to Terry Gross's 1990 interview with Gary Troxel, who founded the vocal group Fleetwoods with Gretchen Christopher and Barbara Ellis in the late-1950s. The Fleetwoods have a new best-of CD on Rhino Records.
