GATOR & the ALL-STARS ROCK
50s-60s-70s-80s
Gator has moved to Georgia

Gator & George Thorogood

Vocals and slide guitar master

At a casino gig with George. We had a great time that weekend. The Destroyers still rock big-time!

Gator & Buddy Guy

Guitar

Not only one of the greatest guitarists in history, Buddy is also one of the nicest guys you'd ever meet. He's Chicago thru-and-thru, but he loves Texas blues and rock and honored me by saying, "Gator you're another one of those Texas blues guitar slingers--- it must be in the water down there."

Gator & Pinetop Perkins

Piano

A great night with the man himself. The Grammy for best blues or jazz piano is now called "the Pinetop Perkins Award." The last time I was with Pine, we had a great night and, sadly, a year later he passed before I could visit with him again. Such an immense talent and such a sweetheart."

Gator & Jimmie Vaughan

Guitar

From my days in Austin, thru my casino years and now back in Texas, Jimmie has been one constant. Amazing true blues artist, superb band leader, and super good guy full of humility. If you don't know how good he is, he's the guy that Clapton chose to play at his wedding party in London a few years ago.

ABOUT
Gator & the All-Stars are an American band, originally based in Texas. Gator has moved to Georgia.  The band's roots run deep from rock, blues, jazz, country, and Americana. Gator's bands music has been used in 3 Hollywood movies and was the featured band at the International Juneteenth celebration which was broadcast to 42 countries live with Ms. Opal Lee and the US President.

But their real strength is their live events from bars to festivals to concerts to weddings. They feed off the fun of the crowd and it makes their events "real" and fresh every time. You never hear the same song the same way.

Gator recently relocated to Gainesville, Georia--the home state of of Ray Charles, Little Richard, the Allman Brothers Band, Otis Redding, REM, the Black Crowes, and many others. He is pursuing his recording activities and considering forming a new band.

Gary “Gator” Millhollon — Gator played for 10 years with
T-Bone Turners Band in Austin, Texas. He then spent more than 15 years playing the Indian casinos in the Southwest with the Blue Rhythm Kings. Gator moved to the DFW area in 2013 where he put together Gator & the All-Stars playing rock and soul of the 50s-80s. The band was rated the #1 Rock Band in No. Texas for 4 consecutive years (2022-2025). Gator has opened for or worked with such luminaries as Jimmie Vaughan, The Fab Thunderbirds, Buddy Guy, Keb Mo, George Thorogood, James Cotton, Pinetop Perkins, Canned Heat, Louisiana Red, Memphis James, Guitar Shorty, Johnny Winter, Chris Duarte, Al Perkins, the Mississippi All-Stars, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and (while in St. Louis) shared the stage with the legendary Chuck Berry. Gator has performed in London England, Dublin Ireland, Germany, France, and all over Texas, NM, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Memphis. Gator has entertained Hollywood stars including Christopher Walken, Ben Kingsley, Jeremy Irons, and Rex Linn (CSI Miami) playing private parties in Santa Fe. His band’s music was used in the movie “Suspect Zero” starring acacemy-award winning actor Ben Kingsley. Gator and blues legend Ray Reed played music that was used in the 2023 movie “Miss Juneteenth” that was a winner at the Sundance Film Festival. Gator’s  youtube channel (Gary “Gator” Millhollon) features numerous performances and original recordings made over the past 5 years. After a concert with the band, Gator was officially named an honorary member of the Legendary Muddy Waters Band by Pinetop Perkins and James Cotton, one of the distinctions of which he is most proud.

We enjoyed playing over 140 gigs in Texas in 2024 and 2025. Gator moved to Georgia in January 2026

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  • Date:3/24/2024 12:00 AM - 12/6/2025 11:40 AM
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Videos - this is a sample of the many types of music we play. We match the music to the client's request.

She Stole My Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa4E6_NoUb4

Neil's Remorse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZr4B6Rr9vE

Good Old Texas Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x49cEIfyC1U

Foolin' Urself Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djo16i6WW6k

Fever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGba8PDoME4

Old Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTj_IqWs6-s

Great Balls of Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwqdTQ9v20A

Can't Believe I told you Goodbye
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWYVNQ6yQb8




  
1/15/2026

No. 1 in North Texas

ReverbNation Rating Agency (2.9 million subscribers) Gator & the All-Stars rated #1 for Rock in North Texas (2022,2023, 2024 and 2025 annual ratings)

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12/1/2023

Single Hits

#1 most played song on ReverbNation for 12 weeks US - She Stole My Heart (Aug.12-Sept. 29) Top 10 Song Internationally 2 weeks She Stole My Heart (9-15 thru 10-31)

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6/30/2024

Gator & the All-Stars Two singles #4 in France and #5 in Germany

“From Gator & the All-Stars, She Stole My Heart, is currently playing worldwide on Radio, TV, Satellite, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and many more. It is a top 10 internationally. And now, their song Foolin Urself Again has broken into the top 10." --June 2024 INTERNATIONAL INDIE RADIO CHARTS

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Press
“Gator and the guys are amazing with their music. The talent shines through and their dedication to their craft is inspiring. Gator, keep doing what you love and know that your music is making an impact.”
--Macklin Stern (CBS - NY Entertainment Journalist)

“Gator & the All-Stars is a quintet that is the busiest band in Granbury and one of the busiest in Texas. With over 70 performances year after year, their mix of hits from the 50s to the 80s keeps people coming back for more.”
– Hood County News

“Musically, Gator and the boys are special. You hear hits, but not the same old tired songs that everyone else plays. When was the last time you heard a band that pulled off excellent renditions of Stones, Van Morrison, Beatles, Chicago, Allmans, Eagles, Tom Petty, and Jerry Lee Lewis all in the same set? With these guys, you experience songs that bring back memories. They never push their originals on the audience although several of their originals have attracted international attention this past year.” ----Thomas Louis, DFW music critic

“Gator and the All-Stars are the real deal when it comes to entertainment. They show the ability to use horns, piano and other instruments to enhance the standard guitar, bass, drums and vocals set-up of most bands.”
--Ft. Worth Star Telegram

"We heard them one night and hired them on the spot for our corporate party. Most fun I've had in years."
-- CEO of major Texas corporation






Press
“Gator and the guys are amazing with their music. The talent shines through and their dedication to their craft is inspiring. Gator, keep doing what you love and know that your music is making an impact.”
--Macklin Stern (CBS - NY Entertainment Journalist)

“Gator & the All-Stars is a quintet that is the busiest band in Granbury and one of the busiest in Texas. With over 50 performances year after year, their mix of hits from the 50s to the 80s keeps people coming back for more.”
– Hood County News

“Musically, Gator and the boys are special. You hear hits, but not the same old tired songs that everyone else plays. When was the last time you heard a band that pulled off excellent renditions of Stones, Van Morrison, Beatles, Chicago, Allmans, Eagles, Tom Petty, and Jerry Lee Lewis all in the same set? With these guys, you experience songs that bring back memories. They never push their originals on the audience although several of their originals have attracted international attention this past year.” ----Thomas Louis, DFW music critic

“Gator and the All-Stars are the real deal when it comes to entertainment. They show the ability to use horns, piano and other instruments to enhance the standard guitar, bass, drums and vocals set-up of most bands.”
--Ft. Worth Star Telegram

"We heard them one night and hired them on the spot for our corporate party. Most fun I've had in years."
-- CEO of major Texas corporation






Press
“Gator and the guys are amazing with their music. The talent shines through and their dedication to their craft is inspiring. Gator, keep doing what you love and know that your music is making an impact.”
--Macklin Stern (CBS - NY Entertainment Journalist)

“Gator & the All-Stars is a quintet that is the busiest band in Granbury and one of the busiest in Texas. With over 70 performances year after year, their mix of hits from the 50s to the 80s keeps people coming back for more.”
– Hood County News

“Musically, Gator and the boys are special. You hear hits, but not the same old tired songs that everyone else plays. When was the last time you heard a band that pulled off excellent renditions of Stones, Van Morrison, Beatles, Chicago, Allmans, Eagles, Tom Petty, and Jerry Lee Lewis all in the same set? With these guys, you experience songs that bring back memories. They never push their originals on the audience although several of their originals have attracted international attention this past year.” ----Thomas Louis, DFW music critic

“Gator and the All-Stars are the real deal when it comes to entertainment. They show the ability to use horns, piano and other instruments to enhance the standard guitar, bass, drums and vocals set-up of most bands.”
--Ft. Worth Star Telegram

"We heard them one night and hired them on the spot for our corporate party. Most fun I've had in years."
-- CEO of major Texas corporation






Press
“Gator and the guys are amazing with their music. The talent shines through and their dedication to their craft is inspiring. Gator, keep doing what you love and know that your music is making an impact.”
--Macklin Stern (CBS - NY Entertainment Journalist)

“Gator & the All-Stars is a quintet that is the busiest band in Granbury and one of the busiest in Texas. With over 70 performances year after year, their mix of hits from the 50s to the 80s keeps people coming back for more.”
– Hood County News

“Musically, Gator and the boys are special. You hear hits, but not the same old tired songs that everyone else plays. When was the last time you heard a band that pulled off excellent renditions of Stones, Van Morrison, Beatles, Chicago, Allmans, Eagles, Tom Petty, and Jerry Lee Lewis all in the same set? With these guys, you experience songs that bring back memories. They never push their originals on the audience although several of their originals have attracted international attention this past year.” ----Thomas Louis, DFW music critic

“Gator and the All-Stars are the real deal when it comes to entertainment. They show the ability to use horns, piano and other instruments to enhance the standard guitar, bass, drums and vocals set-up of most bands.”
--Ft. Worth Star Telegram

"We heard them one night and hired them on the spot for our corporate party. Most fun I've had in years."
-- CEO of major Texas corporation






IF YOU WANT BLUES INSTEAD OF ROCK, CHECK OUT OUR SISTER BAND--THE RAY REED & GATOR BLUES REVIEW. "Ray Reed & Gator blues band is really a treat. From Jimmy Reed and Freddie King to Ray Charles and the Wilson Pickett, they play it all with authenticity and the spontaneous feel of real South Texas Blues. Doesn't matter if it's the full band or the two of them on acoustics, if you like blues, here is the real deal." Carrie Rehorn, Fort Worth Star Telegram 

Gator & the All-Stars


“Gator and the guys are amazing with their music. The talent shines through and their dedication to their craft is inspiring. Gator, keep doing what you love and know that your music is making an impact.”--Macklin Stern (CBS - NY Entertainment Journalist)