Larry Verne
Larry Vern Erickson (February 8, 1936 – October 8, 2013) was an American novelty song vocalist.
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Birth name | Larry Vern Erickson |
Born | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | February 8, 1936
Died | October 8, 2013 77) Sylmar, California, U.S. | (aged
Genres | Novelty songs |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1960–1963 |
Labels | Era Records |
Biography
Verne recorded two U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart hit singles in 1960, "Mister Livingston" (No. 75) and "Mr. Custer" (No. 1, and No. 9 R&B).[1] "Mr. Custer" was written by Fred Darian, Al De Lory, and Joe Van Winkle.[2] The record sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc.[2] In the UK, "Mr. Custer" was successfully covered by Charlie Drake. "Mr. Custer" was featured on an album of novelty songs recorded by Verne called Mister Larry Verne, which was released that same year.
After growing tired of the music industry, Verne quit to become a successful builder of Hollywood film sets, which he did for 35 years before retiring.[3]
Death
Verne died on October 8, 2013 of heart failure in Sylmar, California, at the age of 77.[4] He had long suffered from Alzheimer's disease and had suffered three strokes.[5]
References
- Leggett, Steve. "Larry Verne Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 130. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- Osborne, Jerry (November 17, 2003). "Ask 'Mr. Music' Jerry Osborne". Mr. Music.
- "July to December 2013". The Dead Rock Stars Club. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- "Passings: Larry Verne (1936 - 2013)". Vintage Vinyl News. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
External links
- Larry Verne at AllMusic
- Larry Verne discography at Discogs
- Larry Verne on IMDb
- Larry Verne at Find a Grave