Gary Hertz

About the Author

Gary Hertz is a veteran musician and storyteller whose life in the music industry spans over five decades, marked by grit, rebellion, and an unyielding passion for Southern rock and country sounds. Born in the heart of the American South, Hertz cut his teeth playing dive bars and honky-tonks, rubbing shoulders with legends while forging his own path as an outlaw artist. His memoir, The Last Outlaw: My 50 Years in Southern Rock & Country, offers an intimate, no-holds-barred look at the highs and lows of a career defined by sold-out tours, backstage brawls, and the raw energy of live performances. Through vivid anecdotes and hard-earned wisdom, Hertz captures the soul of Southern music, inspiring readers with tales of resilience and the enduring spirit of the road.