Gary Lupico
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| Birth name | Gary A. Lupico |
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| Birth place | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Death date | December 18, 2004 |
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| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instruments | Guitar; Vocals |
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| Associated acts | The Kneecappers; California Speedbag; Dr. Blood Money; St. Jayne |
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★ Ohio Artist Verified ★
This artist has been verified as part of the Ohio music scene by the OHMS Archive Foundation.
Gary Lupico was an American musician from the Cleveland, Ohio area. He was active in several Northeast Ohio bands and was known as a guitarist, vocalist, writer, and composer.<ref name="obit"> Gary A. Lupico Obituary. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
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Biography
Little public documentation exists for Lupico’s early life; his obituary confirms his longstanding involvement in the Cleveland-area music scene and membership in multiple local bands. <ref name="obit" />
Career
His obituary notes that he was a member of several bands including The Kneecappers, Dr. Blood Money, St. Jayne, and California Speedbag.<ref name="obit" />
The Kneecappers
Lupico was guitarist and vocalist for the band The Kneecappers. He is credited as a songwriter on the track "Urban Kill (Live)".<ref> Urban Kill (Live) – The Kneecappers. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
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California Speedbag
Lupico also performed with the Cleveland-area band California Speedbag. Their 1990 release Little Guns later received a vinyl reissue.<ref> California Speedbag Album Gets Second Life on Vinyl. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
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Other projects
According to his obituary, Lupico was additionally associated with the bands Dr. Blood Money and St. Jayne.<ref name="obit" />
Death
Gary Lupico died on December 18, 2004, at the age of 49. <ref name="obit" />
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