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Born May 10, 1935 • Died Jan 07, 1980

Larry Williams

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Last updated on November 10, 2024

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  • Born: May 10, 1935
  • Died: Jan 07, 1980

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.”

Songs written or co-written by Larry Williams

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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 "

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