Gary John Barden (born 27 August 1955) is an English singer-songwriter, best known for his work with the Michael Schenker Group.

After his stint in MSG he went on to form Statetrooper with brothers Steve and Paul Johnson, as well as record an album and tour as lead singer with Praying Mantis.

He recorded an album with Michael Schenker Group called In the Midst of Beauty which was released in April 2008, followed by a world tour.

In 2010, Barden, Schenker, Simon Philips, Neil Murray and Wayne Findlay embarked in an extensive tour in Japan, recording a new DVD to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their debut album.

[2] Barden and his family used to live in his hometown of Kent, England before moving to his wife's native Ratchaburi province in Thailand to support her health problems as her doctor was from there.