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Lance Larson
4+ albums
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Birth Name Lance Herbert Larson Birthdate March 1, 1952 Birth Place Perth Amboy, New Jersey Genre(s) Rock, Country, R&B Occupation Solo Artist, Composer, Vocalist Musician Instruments Drums, Piano, Organ, Saxophone, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica Year's Active 1970-Present Associated Acts Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Sly and the Family Stone, Warren Zevon, Steve Earle, David Johanson, Leon Russell, Buddy Cage, Smithereens and Timothy B. Schmitt Lance Larson has been a driving force in New Jersey's rock and roll scene for over 30 years. Larson developed his unique sound on the Jersey Shore club circuit alongside Bruce Springsteen, Bill Chinnock and Jon Bon Jovi. He was heavily influenced by the passionate songwriting and music of Warren Zevon, Smokey Robinson and Steve Earle and is equally comfortable in the realms of rock, soul and country. His music, lyrics and voice are all of a piece, reflecting his life and often hard times, gritty and from the heart. Lance Larson is credited with advancing the Jersey Shore Sound and continues to write new music and perform live today. Early Years Lance Herbert Larson was born on March 1, 1952 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to father Herbert (Swedish descent) a liquor salesman and mother Eugenia Larson (Swiss Descent) an executive assistant. He is the middle of three children with an older brother Jan and a younger sister Lori. Raised a Protestant, Larson attended his first few years of school at Sacred Heart Catho
