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Profile of Larry Williams
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10th May 1935 |
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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia Larry Williams (May 10, 1935 - January 7, 1980) was a rhythm and blues singer and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. Many of his songs were recorded by The Beatles, such as "Bad Boy", "Slow Down", and "Dizzy Miss Lizzie." "Bony Moronie" by John Lennon and by The Rolling Stones "She Said Yeah." His first records were released by Specialty Records as that label's biggest star, Little Richard, left to pursue the ministry. Groomed as Richard's successor, Williams' records had the same raw, piano-driven intensity, but his oddball lyrics and his voice (and his whistling!) kept his work original.
Williams had been involved with underworld activity since his early teens, and had reputedly been a pimp before he ever recorded music. In the late fifties his music career suffered a setback when he was arrested for dealing narcotics. However, Williams made a comeback in the mid-sixties with a band that included Johnny "Guitar" Watson. This period garnered fewer hits but, less imitative of the Little Richard sound, produced some of his best and most original work. There was also a brief dalliance with disco in the seventies.
In 1980 Williams died from a gun-shot wound in his Los Angeles, California home. The death was deemed suicide, though there was much speculation otherwise. No suspects were ever arrested or charged.
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