Gary Hughes

The Profile

British singer-songwriter and producer, best known as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the melodic hard rock band Ten. His solo catalog includes the Arthurian double concept album Once And Future King (2003).

Lead vocalist and main songwriter of Ten (melodic hard rock). Solo discography includes Precious Ones (1998), the double concept album Once And Future King (2003), and Waterside (2021). Active since the early 1990s.

A single DeBaser review celebrates Gary Hughes’s 2003 double concept album Once And Future King. Part I leans AOR and keyboard-driven; Part II hits harder with progressive shades. Vocals, orchestrations and guest performances are praised, with “Once And Future King” singled out as a standout finale. Minor quibbles include an unnecessary instrumental and lackluster cover art. Overall rating: 5/5.