B i o g r a p h y
It won't take you very long to be drawn in by the smooth melodic voice of this talented crooner. Armed with both, a soothing tone that he executes with precision and the ability to take his listeners on a journey through his storytelling, Gerald possesses a passion for music that rivals even the greatest of love affairs. It's easy to see why more and more people are yearning to learn more about this rising talent!
In the Beginning:
Hailing from a region where sweet tea flows freely and Southern Charm is considered a birthright, Gerald A. Pringle was born in the coastal city of Charleston, South Carolina. Maybe it’s no coincidence that it was there where his story began; a city rich with musical history and a wealth of other artistic influences, it seems Gerald was destined for a life that revolved around the performing arts.
The son of an Industrial Manager father, who is more widely known as a regional gospel singer and musician, and a mother employed by the State of South Carolina, Gerald's love for music was encouraged by both of his parents and cultivated on the choir of his Grandfather’s church. That is where his interest in the performing arts began. Being reared in a family of both talented singers and musicians, his three brothers included, it was evident that he would continue to embrace his family’s musical legacy. Wanting to learn all he could throughout his musical journey, Gerald’s love and appreciation for various genres of music lead him to join multiple choirs and ensembles from grade school throughout his attendance at the University of South Carolina, where he graduated with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications and minored in theater.
The Singer:
Gerald has taken top honors in numerous competitions and talent showcases over the years. He has performed for a variety of causes and engagements throughout the contiguous United States as well as Puerto Rico, and his talents have also taken him abroad to perform internationally. Gerald has performed in destination weddings and other events on the islands of Jamaica and the Dominican Republic and partook in charitable and educational endeavors in South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. He has been a guest performer with various notable musical acts by providing background vocals, he has been a featured artist on multiple recorded projects, and he has lent his voice by performing in countless concerts and on live album releases.
Never one to shy away from any opportunity for positive exposure, Gerald has also performed for numerous national and professional sporting events with crowds upwards of 10,000 spectators. From charitable events in conjunction with the National Football League (Philadelphia Eagles) to performing the U.S. National Anthem for the Baltimore Orioles’ Minor League Baseball affiliate (Bowie Baysox), Gerald jumps at any chance to perform for anyone who will listen.
The Actor:
Gerald is also now becoming quite the sought-after actor. He has performed in numerous stage productions to countless sold out audiences throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and continues to hone his acting skills by performing with the Baltimore-based theater group "The Kuumba Ensemble," a non-profit community theater that specializes in productions that uplift, celebrate, and preserve the African-American experience.
In his latest production, "The Motown Journey," Gerald portrayed the legendary “Godfather of Soul” James Brown and performed a unique rendition of "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's, World" as only he can. During that same production, he also played the role of Rick James and gave a riveting performance of the classic hit “Fire and Desire” which received rave reviews throughout the local media. Gerald embodies the essence of every character he plays. He breathes life into every performance. He puts his all into every performance on stage and once the curtain closes, he leaves his audiences yearning for more.
Gerald currently resides in Los Angeles, California where he is working hard to become the consummate performer. He continues to perform extensively throughout the U.S. as well as internationally.
