Born in New York City, Larry was raised by his mother - Alice
Underwood - after the death of his father at the age of nine. Despite
growing up in a rough neighborhood Larry never got into any trouble,
though
regardless of Alice's best efforts Larry did end up becoming a little
self-involved.
Larry set off for California with Rudy Schwartz, and
shortly
after arriving in L.A. the pair spilt over a disagreement about $60
dollars. Though he would end up regretting it many years later Larry stayed in
California, taking on menial jobs and forming a group called the 'Tattered
Remnants'. The musician was called to cut a demo of 'Baby Can Your Dig
Your
Man' for Neil Diamond's newest album and although the song didn't make
the
final cut Larry had a foot in the door.
The song was released as a
single
and was followed by Larry's first album 'Pocket Savior' with the few
members
of the Tattered Remnants, that his contract enabled him to bargain for.
As the single and the album began their fast accent up the charts Larry
started to celebrate. He rented a house in Malibu where the party scene
got
heavy.
Sobered up by Wayne Stukey, fellow band member who had earned
keyboard credit on 'Pocket Savior' Larry realized he owed a hefty
amount of
money to some pretty rough people. Taking Wayne's advice Larry split
town
and returned to New York.
