All songs published by Miracle Songs Ltd. except #6 Lowery Music, #9 Carlin Music, #13 Chardon Music and #16 United Artist Music

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The Walker Brothers story has been well documented over the years though not much has been said of Gary Walker's little known band that formed after the break up of The Walker Brothers in 1967.  Gary Walker (real name Gary Leeds) began releasing solo records in '66 while still a member of The Walker Brothers.  When the Walkers stopped in spring of '67 due to boredom with their teenybopper status, Gary formed Gary Walker and The Rain in the fall of '67.

The group consisted of: Paul Crane (lead vocals/rhythm guitars/piano) formally of Paul and Ritchie and the Cryin' Shames, John Lawson (bass) formally of the pre-Plastic.  Penny group The Universals, Joey Molland (lead guitar/vocals) who had a previous single with The Masterminds, and finally Gary Walker on drums.

Although Gary never played drums on any of the Walker Brothers recordings due to a contract dispute, he was finally allowed to play drums on the Rain's material.  Not the world's flashiest mod drummer, Gary kept a very straightforward beat with some interesting snare-rolls and flam action.

By the first single "Spooky" was released on Polydor in early '68, Japanese Philips demanded an entire LP for the multitude of Walker Brothers fans desperate for any Walker-related product.  An album was assembled and released only in Japan as well as an EP and two singles taken from the album.  Due to poor sales, the Rain were dropped by the end of '68 and they managed to record one last single for British Philips - an Easybeats song, before breaking up in early '69.  Gary Walker left the music business, Paul Crane became a producer, John Lawson joined the post Honeybus group, Lace, whilst Joey Molland joined Badfinger in 1969.

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Gary Walker related Discography