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6 unusual facts about Gary Hughes


Gary Hughes

In 2002 he undertook his most ambitious project yet; the two-album wide Rock Opera named "Once And Future King" that was based on King Arthur's myths and legends.

The albums were released six months apart from each other and featured the vocal talents of many well-known musicians like Bob Catley, Lana Lane, Doogie White, Danny Vaughn and Sean Harris, among many others.

He has also worked as a producer and songwriter for Bob Catley's first three solo albums, as well as Hugo's first album and has appeared on Vinny Burns' The Journey solo album and on the Ayreonauts Only album by the band Ayreon.

Harry Hess

Gary Hughes - Once and Future King Part II (2003) Lead vocals: Track 12: "Once And Future King"

Vinny Burns

He was brought in to lay the guitar parts on what was to be Gary Hughes's third and fourth solo albums.

Vinny Burns has also appeared in Gary Hughes' third solo album (Precious Ones), on the three Gary Hughes penned Bob Catley solo albums and on the first Hugo Valenti album that again was produced by Gary Hughes.


Lovehunter

Lovehunters controversial cover art, featuring a naked woman straddling a large snake, was created by fantasy artist Chris Achilleos, and was the last album cover he designed for many years - until 2003 and Gary Hughes' rock opera Once and Future King.


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