Gary S. Paxton was a prominent American record producer, singer, and songwriter who made significant contributions to the music industry, especially in the fields of Country, Gospel, and Pop music. During his career, Gary S. Paxton produced two #1 Hits - "Alley Oop" (1960) and "Monster Mash" (1962). After achieving success in the Pop music industry, Paxton had a spiritual awakening and turned to Gospel music. He became a prolific Gospel songwriter and artist, producing many Gospel recordings during his career.