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Gary Thain (Gary Mervin Thain) was born on 15 May, 1948 in Christchurch, New Zealand, is a New Zealand bassist (1948–1975). Discover Gary Thain's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 27 years old?
| Popular As |
Gary Mervin Thain |
| Occupation |
Musician · songwriter |
| Age |
27 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
15 May, 1948 |
| Birthday |
15 May |
| Birthplace |
Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
8 December, 1975 |
| Died Place |
Norwood Green, London, England |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Gary Thain Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Gary Thain Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gary Thain worth at the age of 27 years old? Gary Thain’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Gary Thain's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
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| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Gary Mervin Thain (May 15, 1948 – December 8, 1975) was a New Zealand bassist, best known for his work with British rock band Uriah Heep.
Thain primarily used a 1962 Fender Jazz Bass during his stint in Uriah Heep, though he also used a Gibson Thunderbird bass and a modified Fender Precision Bass.
Thain's overdriven bass tone was often created using an Acoustic 360 bass amp from Acoustic Control Corporation.
Thain chose to play finger style rather than using a pick.
At 17, he moved to Australia and joined The Secrets, which dissolved in 1966.
Later, Thain was part of the rock trio The New Nadir.
With drummer Peter Dawkins, he traveled from New Zealand to London, and once jammed with Jimi Hendrix before the trio split in 1969.
Thain joined the Keef Hartley Band, performing at Woodstock in 1969 and, in 1971, they toured with Uriah Heep; Uriah Heep asked him to join the band (replacing Mark Clarke) in February 1972.
[[File:Uriah Heep Mercury Records 1972 promotional image.jpg|thumb|Uriah Heep in 1972
Thain was born in Christchurch.
He had two older brothers, Colin and Arthur.
He recorded in Christchurch with The Strangers (not to be confused with the Australian band of the same name).
During his last U.S. tour with Heep, Thain was seriously injured when he suffered an electric shock at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas on 15 September 1974.
He stayed in Uriah Heep until February 1975, playing on four studio albums: Demons & Wizards, The Magician's Birthday, Sweet Freedom and Wonderworld as well as a live album, Uriah Heep Live.
Due to his drug addiction he was not able to perform properly, and was fired by the band in early 1975 and replaced by former King Crimson bassist/vocalist, John Wetton.
Thain was married twice, but had no children.
He died of respiratory failure due to a heroin overdose, on 8 December 1975, aged 27, at his flat in Norwood Green in London.
Amongst musicians of his time, Thain was considered an excellent bassist.
Unlike many of his contemporaries, his style was melodic and progressive.
He rarely played along with the root notes of the chords, but preferred his own jazz, funk, or progressive bass line.
Many typical professional rock bassists never attained his ability to break up a song's direction.
