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Gary Revel
Owner: Jongleur Music/Books/Movie Group, Self Location: Temple, TX United States Joined: Jan 29th, 2012 |
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June 29, 1949 Born to Martha Marie Mitchell and Curtis Leamon Revel (Son of Stephen Beaugard Revel and Donie S. (Moore) Revel) in Florala, Alabama, United States of America. On this date Gary had a sister, Vivian Laney Revel and 2 brothers, Benny Curtis Revels, Kenneth Leamon Revel. Later Cecil Ray Fillingame Jr. would become his younger brother from the marriage of his mother with Cecil Ray Fillingame. 1959 Recieved Jesus Christ as his Personal Savior and Lord in a small Assembly Of God church in Safety Harbor, Florida, USA. 1967 Graduated Holmes County High School, Bonifay, Florida, USA and joined the United States Navy 1967-1969 Served in U.S. Navy, Primary duty station/Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare School and Command Training Pacific Fleet Headquarters. Training included Sonar, Electronics, Naval Intelligence and other specialized fields. Investigated and helped bring to justice Some who dealt in illegal drugs and espionage while participating in U.S involvement in the Vietnam War. September, 1969 Honorably Discharged from United States Navy, moved from San Diego, California to Hollywood, California, USA. Found himself thriving in the Hippy Scene on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. He soon met people in the Entertainment Business, including David Cavanaugh, an executive at Capitol Records. His first recording session was scheduled within weeks. It was at Capitol Records, near the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. Gary was writing and recording different styles of music from country to rock. He then began working with Jud Phillips (Son of Jud Phillips and Nephew of Sam Phillips. The brothers had launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others). Jud served as his producer and manager for several years working together in Hollywood and Memphis, Tennessee. 1970 Helped develop a production and distribution deal for the Titus Moody film, THE LAST OF THE AMERICAN HOBOS/THE LAST OF THE AMERICAN HOBOES aka HOBO. This included the production of the sound-track album. Gary worked with Byron Spears, Jud Phillips (Nephew to Sam Phillips-owner of Sun Records; first record label for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and others.), Judy Russell and others to eventually see the film finished and shown in theaters across the country. Note: To read the New York Times Review-CLICK HERE. During this time the single record, Richie Allan (written by Gary and Rick Strausser) and B side-What More Do They Want (written by Gary and Jud Phillips) were released by BJB Records, another label Gary was on, around this time. He Co-wrote songs with Alan Stoddard and others as well. 1971-72 Los Angeles, New York City, Memphis and eventually back home to Florida. During this time I performed in some bars and lounges for awhile as I continued writing as well as taking some courses in computer programming. I recorded the songs Deep Mountain Lake, Just as Long as We're Together and Boogie Woogie in Fort Lauderdale Florida and they were published by Acuff-Rose music. I also co-wrote the song, Mother Nature (an environmental issue song), with my brother Ray Fillingame that is also published by Acuff-Rose-Milene (Now Sony/ATV Milene) and released it as a single record later. January 23, 1973 Married Linda Marie Willis Gary and Linda have six children: Gary Neal Revel Jr.; Born in Nashville, Tennessee, 1973. Curtise Leamon Revel II; Born in Nashville, Tennessee, 1974. Curtise has a daughter, 'Cathrynn' and a son, 'Sonny'. Mary Noel Revel; Born in Nashville, Tennessee, 1976. Mary Revel is married to Michael Lezynski They have three daughters, Kaila, Elisabeth and Hannah Rebecca Ann Revel; Born in Hollywood, California, 1980. She is married to William Buglehall and they have 2 sons and a daughter, Jacob, Nathan and Olivia. Elisabeth Marie Revel; Born in Los Angeles, California, 1982. Elisabeth has a daughter, Ariel Marie Revel-Marella and a son, Jayden. Sonny Americas Revel; Born in Los Angeles, California, 1985. 1973-74 Shortly after Gary and Linda were married they moved to Elba Alabama where Gary worked as a Farmers Buyer Representative, a Bartender at the Heart of Dothan Motel's lounge and then a Clothing Manufacturer's Representative for Casey's Jeans. They then moved to Nashville Tennessee where Gary Jr. was born and then moved back to Florida where Gary became an insurance agent. Several months later Gary, Linda and Gary Jr. moved back to Nashville where Gary signed a publishing agreement with Acuff-Rose Music Company. At the time Acuff-Rose was the number one Country Music publisher in the world. Curtise Leamon Revel II was born. 1975 Wrote LITTLE DID WE KNOW (Ballad of Stringbean- David Akeman- and his wife Estelle) with Mary Noel-Kershaw, wife of Sculptor-Artist-Attorney Jack Kershaw. Released a single record of LITTLE DID WE KNOW and PEANUT MAN (Written by Gary and his wife Linda) on the Rebel Records label. The songs were published by Acuff-Rose ASCAP arm Milene and produced by John Erdelyan. Gary worked with Jack Kershaw and they published the book, The Stringbean Murders. The book told the story of how Stringbean, (David Akeman) and his wife Estelle were brutally murdered. 1975-76 Worked closely with Jack Kershaw and Mary Noel-Kershaw in various business development projects. Helped launch the first video game, (also known as PONG), in association with the company, Video Design. Wrote and produced AN OLD FRAME HOUSE. Members of the George Jones backup band played on the session. 1977 Worked with Jack Kershaw, attorney for James Earl Ray and Mark Lane who would also become one of James Earl Ray's attorneys on the investigation of the assassination of the (Nobel Peace Prize Winner) Reverend and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mark Lane co-authored with Dick Gregory the book, Code Name Zorro, that would later become a motion picture project for Wesley Snipes. During my investigation of Dr. King's murder I wrote and Recorded the song THEY SLEW THE DREAMER . It was published by (Now SONY/ATV MUSIC) the Acuff-Rose Music Publishing Company, Milene Music Inc. ASCAP Gary met Roy Acuff this year who was helpful to him during this difficult year. Mary Noel-Kershaw was the co- writer on the song. Acuff-Rose was the Oldest and most Renowned Country Music Company in the world during the time Gary spent working with them. THEY SLEW THE DREAMER was released as a single record on Rebel Records of Nashville and immediately came under attack by the press. Gary also released the single record AN OLD FRAME HOUSE on Frame House Records. Gary's memoir, To Live or Maybe Not, and a screenplay by William Sachs, MLK, provide some of the details of this year. February 7, 1980 Gary moves himself, his wife and three children; Gary Jr, Curtise, and Mary Revel to Hollywood, California where he reaquaints himself with some of his old friends. Rebecca Ann Revel was born this year. 1981 Released the single record BOUND TO LOSE on Plain Wrap Records. This was a song Gary had written and produced in Hollywood in 1970 or 1971. 1982 Earned Diploma in Advanced Theology from American Bible College, Pineland, Florida, USA. Elisabeth Marie Revel was born. Wrote PAC-MAN ON HER MIND with Joe Yore and released it on his newly formed record label Top's Records. Gary produced this record with Irfan Mirza and some of the Mac Davis backup band were the session musicians. 1983-84 Wrote UMBRELLA GIRL with Lockie Head. Produced the single record UMBRELLA GIRL with B Side, RIVER BOTTOM ROAD and released it on his Top's Records label. Gary also founded a Christian Counseling ministry, Friends Indeed. He often worked the streets of Hollywood ministering to those who were on the brink of destruction. His ministry included answering calls of those who were desperate and sometimes going to their homes to pray for them and offer encouragement and help. Gary led many to the saving and healing touch of our Savior Jesus Christ. 1985 For his next music project Gary took the name of 'Czar Tuck' then recorded and released the song TREAT AMERICA LIKE A LADY on his label, Top's Records. Lead Guitar/Ronald Hershewe. The song was dedicated to First Lady Nancy Reagan at a ceremony in Santa Barbara, California, USA. The song was then recorded by Actor: Hal Jon Norman in a dramatic vocal performance and released on Top's Records. 1986 Worked with Robert McDaris, Rex Faulkner, Magical Bessemer and others while recording Hollywood Star and some other songs in the famous Capitol Records studios on Hollywood and vine. 1987 Gary spent most of this year helping his son, Gary Revel Jr. get established in the entertainment business. Later this would prove to have been an important time in his son's life as Gary Jr. would go on to be an international singing star. 1988 Began working with Dale Tuttle on getting his music released. Moved from Hollywood to Canoga Park, California. 1988-90 Wrote "I KNOW (We're Gonna Make It Love)". Produced the single record with Dale Tuttle being the recording artist and another song, Maria, on the B side. Released it on my labelTop's Records and it hit the Cashbox indie charts. Alan Young worked on promotion. 1991- 96 Six children in school, sometimes 4 different schools at the same time. Gary was very involved with their education. He and his wife Linda, often served in the PTA becoming Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and then Co-Presidents at the Nevada Elementary in Canoga Park, California. Worked with Lydia Black on some songs and music procutions. 1997 I negotiated and executed an agreement with filmmaker William Sachs to bring the story of my investigation of the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination to film. 1998 I consulted with Producer -Director-Writer William Sachs on the screenplay for the movie tentively titled MLK about my investigation of the King Assassination. It is optioned by Braun Entertainment Group Inc. (Zev Braun and Philip Krupp) of Beverly Hills, California in association with Ted Turner's TBS. Working with Tom Krumell on songs and music production. 1999 I release some of my music including They Slew The Dreamer on the internet. A jury in Memphis, Tennessee finds Lloyd Jowers guilty of being one of many conspirators in the assassination of Martin Luther King jr. This finding validates Gary's stand on the evidence since his investigation in 1977. No longer can any credibility be given to the false assertion that James Earl Ray killed Martin Luther King Jr. 2000 I enter the fulltime ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. Held my first evanglistic crusade on April 28, 2000 at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills, California. He debuted THEY SLEW THE DREAMER at one of his Christian Concerts on August 27, at Chatsworth Foursquare Church. Co-wrote and recorded the song, MEET THE LORD IN THE SKY (Gary Revel and David Garcia) with Joe Rubino coproducing, doing background vocals and playing lead guitar. Part of my ministry included my testimony of how God protected me in the midst of my investigation of MLK's assassination. Martin Luther King Jr's murder was planned and executed by organized crime and government insiders and was brought about partly by King's stand against the Vietnam War. I have begun writing an autobiographical literary work with some information about my investigation of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. 2001 I release some of my songs on mp3.com and HOLLYWOOD STAR" HIT THE TOP 10, AS DID "HOW MUCH MORE" also "MY BABY'S GONNA LEAVE" HIT THE TOP 100 OF THE NEW COUNTRY CHART. On August 17, 2001 Gary Revel wrote a letter to Attorney General John Ashcroft dealing the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr, President John F Kennedy and Presidential Candidate Robert F Kennedy. The letter delved into conspiracy and how various groups work together for evil purposes. Within a month of his letter the United States suffered the worst terrorist attack ever. If the Attorney General had read this letter and acted on the information contained within America might not have suffered the attacks on 9/11/2001. Gary Revel Jr. wins Finnish Star contest in Finland. 2002 Gary's new song "MEET THE LORD IN THE SKY" is a hit as of January 5, 2002 and his other hit songs HOLLYWOOD STAR, AS LONG AS WE'RE TOGETHER hit the top 40 of mp3.com's music charts September 29 of 2001 in their respective categories of Rock-Americana and Country-General. Had a head-on collision early in 2002 and reports of my death from the collision are greatly exagerated. I am spending most of my time recovering from the accident and writing. Finishing an autobiographical work "To Live Or Maybe Not" that I plan to publish soon. Gary Revel Jr. wins the Finnish Star in Finland. 2003 Still recovering, and writing. Some time around this time Sony/ATV Music buys Acuff-Rose which includes Milene Music Inc. and the copyright to 'They Slew The Dreamer' as well as other songs by Gary. Gary calls Sony/ATV Music Nashville and learns that at least several of his demonstration recordings of his songs have been lost. 2004 Published first autobiographical literary work, TO LIVE OR MAYBE NOT. He also publishes 4 books of poetry, The Poets Fare, Eternal Pursuit, Nobody and A Frost Thought, as well as the House Select Committee on Assassinations Interviews with James Earl Ray he recorded at Brushy Mountain Prison in 1977. 2005 I publish my new book of poetry, 'Milestones' at lulu.com. The book is a compilation of his 4 chapbooks of poetry and new poems, some from his picture-poetry. Official Web Site for Gary Revel and Jongleur Music Web Site launched. A link to a free e-book of over 50 poems by Gary is on the site as well as links to more of his poetry and art. Gary releases a new CD "Deep Mountain Lake" on his Jongleur Music label. The CD includes 11 songs published by Sony/ATV that he wrote or co-wrote over a period of time that spans about 20 years. It is a semi-compilation CD in that ten of the songs are performed by Gary as the recording artist and one of the songs, I KNOW, is by the recording artist Dale Tuttle. Gary releases a new Christian-Pop CD "I Give You Praise" on his Jongleur Music label. The song is published by his Jongleur Music publishing company. Both these and An Old Frame House CD Single also the Christian CD Minstrel Sirvente are now available as well. AN OLD FRAME HOUSE starts getting played on several Internet radio stations. Gary releases I KNOW, Artist: Dale Tuttle on the internet and it is immediately picked up and added to the Radio Louisiana playlist. 2006 June 1st the CD-Album DEEP MOUNTAIN LAKE reached #23 on the Americana/Country Chart of the Roots Music Report. Gary releases the CD Album IN MY DREAMS on the Jongleur Music label. Gary hits the UBL Top 100 and Pop Charts. Daughter, Elisabeth Revel gave birth to a newborn baby girl on November 11, 2006. Her name is Ariel Marie Revel-Marella. 2007 Gary is traveling a lot this year and visiting family and friends. William Sachs has the option for the movie to be based on the story of Gary's investigation of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The music video of the song THEY SLEW THE DREAMER is available and has been viewed over 30,000 times. A number of interesting comments have been left at it's You Tube posting. Gary also releases Mother Nature the music video with a hint at the possible dangers of Global Warming by Gary is playing on YallWire.com. 2008 Albums now playing and for sale on iTunes and more. FIRE AND THE HOLY GHOST A GARY REVEL CHRISTMAS THEY SLEW THE DREAMER MARTIAN BOOGIE Junior's Cave Interview Christian Lamitschka Interview 2009 Rebecca divorces Ron Gurule and marries William Buglehall in July. Gary begins work on a new screenplay with Robert Burnside about the JFK assassination. 2010 Jongleur Music releases a new remix and remaster of They Slew The Dreamer on the Reverbnation.com disitribution channel. MLK Movie Presentation published. The presentation is a Web Page presentation as well as available in Power Point and Power Point slide show. Attending the St Christopher's Episcopal church in Killeen, Texas, Father Paul Moore. Completed a new screenplay about the JFK assassination. It is co-written by author Robert Burnside and the title is 'Other Thing'. An old friend, Robert McDaris, owner of Puppet Soup Records, gets back in touch with Gary after many years. Released a new album by recording artist, 808, and a new single by recording artist, Joy Pershall, on the Jongleur Music label. Gary edited and published a mystery/crime drama novel, CHILLED OVER ICE, by author, Toya Marie Jordan. It's on paperback and amazon.com and hardcover at lulu.com, also epub at iTunes. New album, MUSIC THE DEVIL HATES, on The Christian Jukebox. New granddaughter, Olivia Buglehall, thanks to Bill and Rebecca Buglehall. One of my oldest and dearest friends, Jack Kershaw, died. 2011 Releasing new Original Rock and Christian Music on Jongleur Music/Riant Records. New artists; Steve Mac, Curtise II and Mickey Hunkin. Jongleur Music Book Publishing adds a number of new titles. Jongleur Music Pictures adds several new screenplays to it's development schedule. Gary began editing the Leutrell Osborne memoir BLACK MAN IN THE CIA that is scheduled for publication in 2012. Gary and Linda have six children: Gary Neal Revel Jr.; Born in Nashville, Tennessee, 1973. Curtise Leamon Revel II; Born in Nashville, Tennessee, 1974. Curtise has a daughter, 'Cathrynn' and a son, 'Sonny'. Mary Noel Revel; Born in Nashville, Tennessee, 1976. Mary Revel is married to Michael Lezynski They have three daughters, Kaila, Elisabeth and Hannah Rebecca Ann Revel; Born in Hollywood, California, 1980. She is married to William Buglehall and they have 2 sons and a daughter, Jacob, Nathan and Olivia. Elisabeth Marie Revel; Born in Los Angeles, California, 1982. Elisabeth has a daughter, Ariel Marie Revel-Marella and a son, Jayden. Sonny Americas Revel; Born in Los Angeles, California, 1985. 2012 Published Black Man in the CIA via Jongleur Music Book Publishing. I started developing RED POLKA DOT DRESS (The story of the assassination of Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy) and DON'T STOP DANCING (The True Life Story of Michael Jackson based on the Gary Revel Investigation) for a motion picture production. DON'T STOP DANCING is co-written by French screenwriter, Jordan Tate and myself; RED POLKA DOT DRESS is c0-written by Frank Burmaster and myself. 2013 My son, Curtise Leamon Revel, died of Stage 4 Cancer February 7th, 2013. This was only a couple of weeks after my brother Benny C. Revels died of Cancer in January, 2013. A few weeks after my son's death I began to develop a plan to build a major motion picure studio in Texas. Gary Revel Jr. recently performed as a contestant in the Voice of Finland television show. His friend Michael Monroe - Hanoi Rocks is his team leader and one of the judges on the program.Rebecca Buglehall is a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker in Texas. My daughter Mary Noel is working as an accountant at a mortuary. My daughter Elisabeth is focusing most of her time on her daughter Ariel who has Autism. Sonny Revel in the business of managing maintenance of apartment buildings. I just started putting my digital art out for sale on the website deviantart.com. My link is; http://garyrevel.deviantart.com/ or click here to go there and look the stuff over now. Many of the works are available in print, canvas, photo and some are on mugs, puzzles and stuff like that. Frank Burmaster and I recently signed the option on the screenplay, Red Polka Dot Dress. It is a mystery/thriller that delves into the conundrum of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. We signed with Richard Clark Jr.-New Daydream Films. My daughter Mary and her family are moving to San Antonio, Texas from Shenandoah, Texas. TO LIVE OR MAYBE NOT, the autobiographical literary work by Gary is for sale at AMAZON.COM.
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It's my pleasure to have you join, us as a new or
seasoned member. May you have an amazing,
blessed and marvelous day Tagged by Ralph White on 01/29/2024 |
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Such a sweetie! Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you too! Best wishes for an awesome New Year! :) Tagged by Treathyl FOX on 12/04/2014 |
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“Courage: the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.”
¯ Maya Angelou Tagged by Ralph White on 09/07/2013 |
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Thank you GARY for becoming friends The website presentation http://www.trylightyear.com/ is not directly about paying off student loans. But Take notice of the 2nd testimonial (which is 2min. into the video) when the single mother talks about sharing this LightYear Wireless concept with her 2 daughters. IT was at that moment I decided to put together a simple spend sheet that any HBCU-CONNCTION student could use to take control of their student debt. MY basic theory using this LightYear Wireless concept was to help you & other students to do this just 1 time/wk. You will learn how to earn weekly income (so that you can just to enjoy the college life) & monthly residual income. It is the residual income that I'm trying to show you in the spread sheet on how to payoff your student loans. The new school year has just started & I'm willing to bet that you have shared your cell phone # with 10 new friends. And most of them have the same student loan concerns as you. Please simply reply by going to my profile website an under my picture entry your infro. I'm only asking that you let me get this FREE spend sheet into your hands. I like to hear your opinion about this concept for paying bac student loans. Have a blessed day. Tagged by Gil Royster on 09/21/2012 |
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Many Thanks to you, Gary. I sincerely needed a nudge or two... Hopefuly, your best wish to me will come to pass... I would reciprocate the wellness.
Peace and Love,
Greg.
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Quite interesting background. I will bet that there are many storuies to tell. Tagged by Thomasena Martin-Johnson on 02/19/2012 |
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Interesting background. I may look you up later and interview you for further discussion. Thanks for signing my guestbook. Be blessed. Tagged by Treathyl FOX on 02/15/2012 |
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