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Larry Garner

b. 1952

American Louisiana blues musician

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About Larry Garner

Born 1952. Larry Garner is an American musician, songwriter, blues musician, guitarist, singer and composer.

Larry Garner (born July 8, 1952 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States) is a Louisiana blues musician best known for his 1994 album Too Blues.

Biography Garner grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His first inspiration was the guitar-playing preacher Reverend Utah Smith. Garner made acquaintance with local musicians such as Lonesome Sundown, Silas Hogan, Guitar Kelley and Tabby Thomas. His musical influences include Hogan, Clarence Edwards, Jimi Hendrix, and Henry Gray.

Discography All thirteen of Garner's CDs have been released by labels in Britian, France, or Germany: Larry Garner & the Norman Beaker Band: Good Night in Vienna (2013), 405047 Up Close and Personal with Michael Van Merwyk (2014), Dixiefrog Guilty Saints with Neal Black (2016), Dixiefrog

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Important facts

Born
8 July 1952, New Orleans
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Musician, songwriter, blues musician, guitarist, singer, composer
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Larry Garner?

American Louisiana blues musician

When was Larry Garner born?

Larry Garner was born on 8 July 1952 in New Orleans.

What is Larry Garner's occupation?

Larry Garner is a musician, songwriter, blues musician, guitarist, singer and composer.

What nationality is Larry Garner?

Larry Garner is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Larry Garner

· Wikidata: Q5970140

· DBpedia: Larry Garner

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