Larry Heard

Larry Heard
Birth nameLarry Heard
Also known as
  • Mr. Fingers
  • Loosefingers
  • Gherkin Jerks
  • Trio Zero
Born (1960-05-31) May 31, 1960 (age 64)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
Years active1983–present
Labels

Larry Heard (born May 31, 1960)[1] is an American DJ, record producer, and musician[1] who has recorded under various names, most notably Mr. Fingers. He is widely known as a pioneering figure in 1980s house music, and was leader of the influential group Fingers Inc., whose 1988 album Another Side was the first long-form house LP. He is regarded as a progenitor of the deep house subgenre,[2] bridging the gap between the futurism of house and the lush sound of disco.[3][4] His landmark 1986 single "Can You Feel It" would be a major influence on dance music.[5]

  1. ^ a b Bidder, Sean (June 1999). House: the Rough Guide. London: Rough Guides Ltd. pp. 142–147.
  2. ^ Iqbal, Mohson (January 31, 2008). "Larry Heard: Soul survivor". Resident Advisor. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  3. ^ Bush, John. "Larry Heard - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  4. ^ Unterberger, Richie (1999). Music USA: The Rough Guide. London: Rough Guides. p. 265. ISBN 185828421X. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  5. ^ "Various Artists - The Kings of House, Compiled and Mixed by Masters at Work". In the Mix. August 12, 2005. Archived from the original on January 6, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2012.