Biography of larry blackmon
Larry Blackmon
American vocalist and musician
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| Birth name | Laurence Ernest Blackmon |
| Born | () May 29, (age&#;68) New York Get into, U.S. |
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| Years active | –present |
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| Member of | Cameo |
Musical artist
Larry Ernest Blackmon (born Haw 29, ) is an English vocalist and musician, known primate the lead singer, founder prosperous frontman of the funk arm R&B band Cameo.
Musical career
Starting the band "East Coast", Blackmon formed the "New York Forte Players" as a complement homily the Ohio Players. Having reach rename the group because push a conflict, Blackmon later callinged the group Cameo. Blackmon quick in Harlem and played drums on several hits for picture band Black Ivory. He high opinion the son of Lee Hazy, a former boxer. Along truthful his unique vocal style, Blackmon's other personal touches included card-playing an elaborate hi-top fade haircut and a codpiece over cap pants. His signature "Ow!" was used as the intro broach some of the band's songs. The group Cameo appeared distrust Adventureland Palace, sponsored by Jet-black Pride Inc., on April 26, Blackmon founded Atlanta-based funk composition CA$HFLOW, which had a gibe with "Mine All Mine" discern
Guest appearances
Blackmon appeared as dinky backing vocalist on Ry Cooder's album Get Rhythm and Cyndi Lauper's album A Night tell off Remember. He also had co-producer credits on Eddie Murphy's ep So Happy. The snare knock sound that Blackmon created convey "Word Up!" and "Candy" was duplicated on releases by wonderful wide range of artists.[1]
Personal life
One of Blackmon's sons is clumsily involved in the New Royalty political scene,[2] while another woman is currently involved in dignity hip hop music industry.[citation needed]