Gary O'

[2] He wrote the 38 Special song, "Back Where You Belong", which reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1983.

He subsequently formed the short-lived band Kid Rainbow and became a member of the board of directors of the Toronto Musicians Association.

[1] After folding the band, O'Connor adopted the stage name Gary O' and continued as a solo artist.

The remake of The Hollies' song "Pay You Back With Interest" reached the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, where it peaked at # 70.

[1] O'Connor has also had some success in writing songs for other artists, including Terri Crawford, 38 Special ("Back Where You Belong", "One Time For Old Times"), Molly Hatchet ("What's It Gonna Take"), Eddie Money ("Maybe Tomorrow"), Kim Stockwood, Billy Newton-Davis and Beverley Mahood.