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Samuel Lawrence "Larry" Taylor (June 26, 1942 – August 19, 2019) was an American bass guitarist, best known for his work as a member of Canned Heat. Before joining Canned Heat he had been a session bassist for The Monkees and Jerry Lee Lewis. He was the younger brother of Mel Taylor, long-time drummer of The Ventures.
Larry L. Taylor (12 February 1942 – 28 January 2024) was a United States Army officer and helicopter pilot who was awarded the Medal of Honor on 5 September 2023 for his actions on 18 June 1968 during the Vietnam War.
Aug 21, 2019 · Larry Taylor, who played with Canned Heat, the Monkees, Tom Waits and others, died of cancer in 2019. He was a bassist, session musician and a Woodstock veteran.
Aug 21, 2019 · Bassist Larry ‘The Mole’ Taylor, known for his work with artists including Canned Heat, The Monkees, John Mayall and Tom Waits, has died at the age of 77.
Aug 21, 2019 · Larry Taylor, a founding member of the 60s blues-rock band Canned Heat, passed away after a 12-year cancer battle. He played with many legendary artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, the Monkees and Tom Waits, and performed at Woodstock and Monterey Pop.
- Laura Stavropoulos
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The boogie rock band’s manager confirmed his death following a 12-year battle with cancer. Taylor was also a session musician for the Monkees, Tom Waits and many others.
Aug 21, 2019 · Canned Heat bassist Larry “The Mole” Taylor died at the age of 77 on Aug. 19, a band spokesman confirmed. The musician, who’d been a member for several stints since 1967, two years after...
