What is Larry Williams's full name?
Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Williams
Larry Williams date of birth:
May 10, 1935
How old was Larry Williams when died?
44
Where was Larry Williams born?
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
When did Larry Williams die?
January 7, 1980
Where did Larry Williams die?
Los Angeles, California, USA
Why did Larry Williams die?
Suicide by gunshot
Larry Williams body shape:
Average
What color is Larry Williams's hair?
Black
What is Larry Williams's ethnicity?
Black
What is Larry Williams nationality?
American
What is Larry Williams's occupation?
Singer
Larry Williams claim to fame:
Dizzy Miss Lizzy
What genre is Larry Williams's work?
Rock and roll, Rhythm and blues, Funk, Soul
What instruments does Larry Williams play?
Vocals, piano
Short Biography
Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Williams (May 10, 1935 – January 7, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. Williams is best known for writing and recording some rock and roll classics from 1957 to 1959 for Specialty Records, including "Bony Moronie", "Short Fat Fannie", "High School Dance" (1957), "Slow Down", "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" (1958), "Bad Boy" and "She Said Yeah" (1959). John Lennon was a fan, and the Beatles and several other British Invasion groups covered several of his songs.