Born May 10, 1935 • Died Jan 07, 1980
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Last updated on November 10, 2024
From Wikipedia:
Lawrence Eugene Williams (May 10, 1935 – January 7, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, songwriter, and pianist from New Orleans. He 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”, “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 recorded several of his songs.
Williams’ life mixed tremendous success with violence and drug addiction. He was a longtime friend of Little Richard, with whom his life intertwined personally and professionally from their meeting in 1955 to Williams’ death in 1980. […]
Several of Larry Williams’ songs achieved success through covers by The Beatles (“Bad Boy“, “Slow Down“, and “Dizzy Miss Lizzy“).
Paul McCartney recorded a cover of “She Said Yeah” for his 1999 album “Run Devil Run.”
Officially appears on Beatles VI (Mono)
Officially appears on Help! (Mono)
Officially appears on Run Devil Run
Unreleased song
Officially appears on Long Tall Sally
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Edward Williams • 10 years ago
Dear Sir Paul McCartney,
My name is Edward Williams the Son of Larry Williams as of 2 years ago I am finding out about him. he left when I was in the third grade now I am 53 and doing some research. trying to get him recognize for his part in Rock and Roll History.
Edward L Williams • 3 years ago
Still trying to get Singer/songwriter Larry E Williams recognized in The Rock and Roll Hall of fame as one of the Early influences.
with the help of Paul McCartney
The PaulMcCartney Project • 3 years ago
Hi Edward, have you tried reaching out to Paul McCartney via his company MPL Communications ?
Edward L Williams • 3 years ago
Thanks, for the saying of Larry Williams keep on '' PUSHIN''
Edward L Williams • 1 year ago
Just want support for Larry Williams with his saying keep on " PUSHIN "