Larry Crowe

Bio:

Larry Crowe - Drums and Percussion Larry Crowe was born in Vancouver, B.C. He has been playing the drums since the age of thirteen. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music from York University, Toronto, Canada. In 1983 he received a grant from the Canada Council to study at the Banff School of Fine Arts whose faculty included Dave Holland, Dave Leibman, John Abercrombie, Anthony Braxton, and Kenny Wheeler. He has studied drums with Claude Ranger and Barry Elmes and Theory and Vibraphone with Stacey Hearsh. Larry has performed in Canada, the United States, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, and throughout Asia. He has performed and recorded in many musical settings and with various artists like Ron Korb (World/New Age), Robert Michaels (Latin Jazz), Random Chants (Rock), The Lawn Jockies (Rock), The Beat Kings (Rhythm and Blues), Charlie Roby (World/Folk), Jim Italiano (Roots Rock) and The DNA Trio (Jazz/Folk). He has also performed with musical theatre shows like "On The Eighth Day" and "Menopause Out Loud". As a composer and songwriter, Larry has produced and written music for singers and bands in the popular music field. As well as, instrumental pieces for media, advertising and Children's music. He co-engineered, co-wrote the song "Holding On" and played percussion on Robert Michaels' "Allegro" album which won a Juno award for Best Instrumental Album in 2003. Larry has been teaching drums for over ten years in the Toronto area. He is currently working on a drum method book and composing music for some up and coming projects.

Member Since:

November 03, 2008

Members:

Robert Michaels, Ron Korb, Charlie Roby, Jim Italiano Band, The Thrusters

Influences:

Wow! This is always a tough question because I think an artists' influences are always evolving and changing. Lets start with the drummers: Buddy Rich, Joe Morello, Max Roach, Philly Jo Jones, Jimmy Cobb, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Jack Dejohnette, Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Harvey Mason, Billy Cobham, Lenny White, Alex Acuna, Jeff Poccaro, Jim Keltner, Bob C Benberg, Stewart Copeland, Bill Bruford, Jerry Marotta, Terry Bozzio, Steve Jansen, Ignacio Berroa, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Julio Bareto, Antonio Sanchez, Dafnis Preito, Bill Stewart, Gregory Hutchinson, Brian Blade...