Larry Tamblyn
Larry Tamblyn | |
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| Born | Lawrence Arnold Tamblyn February 5, 1943 |
| Relatives | Russ Tamblyn (brother) Amber Tamblyn (niece) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | garage rock |
| Instrument(s) | keyboards, vocals |
| Years active | 1950s-present |
| Member of | The Standells |
Larry Tamblyn (born Lawrence Arnold Tamblyn, February 5, 1943[1]) is an American musician and a The Standells member since the 1960s.
Career[edit]
Tamblyn released his first set of singles as a solo artist between the late 1950s and early 1960s. He formed The Standells in 1962, and came up with the idea of the band name from them "standing" around booking agents' offices trying to get work.[1][2] Their first single "You'll Be Mine Someday/In My Heart" was released in 1964.[3] Their drummer during this time was Gary Leeds, later of The Walker Brothers. When he left, he was replaced by former Mouseketeer Dick Dodd.
The Standells biggest song was "Dirty Water" in 1965. The song written by Ed Cobb. Though the song is credited solely to Cobb, band members Dodd, Valentino and Tamblyn have claimed substantial material-of-fact song composition copyright contributions to it as well as contributing to its arrangement.[4] Tamblyn has stated that Cobb's version was a "standard blues song", adding: "We took the song with the condition that we could arrange in any way we want; we added the guitar riff into it and all of the wonderful vocal asides like, 'I'm gonna tell you a story, It's all about my town, I'm going to tell you a big fat story'...that was all written by us."[4]
The Standells has reformed many times over the years, most of them including Tamblyn and Tony Valentino. The current version of the Standells is led by Tamblyn.
Tamblyn was inducted into the California Music Hall of Fame in 2023.[5][6]
Personal life[edit]
Larry Tamblyn was born in Los Angeles to actors Sally Aileen (née Triplett) and Eddie Tamblyn.[7] His older brother is actor Russ Tamblyn.[8] Before working in music professionally, Larry worked as a fry cook, dish washer, hot dog vendor, and packager at a store.[8] His niece is actor Amber Tamblyn, who is married to actor and comedian David Cross.
Equipment[edit]
Tamblyn used a Vox Continental electric organ during the "Dirty Water" days. Currently, he uses Yamaha Motif XS6 and Hammond organ.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Burgess, Chuck (2007). Love That Dirty Water! The Standells and an Improbable Red Sox Victory Anthem. Rounder Books. ISBN 978-1-57940-146-7.
- ^ "The Standells". www.classicbands.com. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ Joyson, Vernon (1998). Fuzz Acid & Flowers. Borderline Productions. ISBN 978-1-899855-06-3.
- ^ a b "Gary James' Interview With Larry Tamblyn Of The Standells". classicbands.com. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
- ^ "California Music Hall of Fame Foundation honors David Cassidy and more". Concho Valley Homepage. EIN Presswire. 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "The California Music Hall of Fame Awards: The stars were out and rockin' in Temecula!". Village News. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ Cullen, Frank; Hackman, Florence; McNeilly, Donald (2006). Vaudeville Old & New: An Encyclopedia of Variety Performances in America. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-0-415-93853-2.
- ^ a b "The Standells LP: Dirty Water (LP)". Bear Family Records. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ Paterson, Beverly (2014-07-03). "Something Else! Interview: Larry Tamblyn of garage-rock pioneers the Standells". Something Else!. Retrieved 2024-03-29.