Larry Williams, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Larry Williams

American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist

Date of Birth: 10-May-1935

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 07-Jan-1980

Profession: record producer, pianist, singer-songwriter, musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Larry Williams (né Lawrence Eugene Williams aka Lawrence Edward Williams; May 10, 1935 – January 7, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Williams is best known for writing and recording some rock and roll classics from 1957 to 1959 for Specialty Records, including "Bony Moronie", "Short Fat Fannie", "Slow Down", "Dizzy, Miss Lizzy" (1958), "Bad Boy" and "She Said Yeah" (1959).
John Lennon was a fan, and The Beatles and several other British Invasion groups recorded several of his songs.