Larry Taylor

Larry Taylor
Taylor in 2018
Born
Samuel Lawrence Taylor

(1942-06-26)June 26, 1942
DiedAugust 19, 2019(2019-08-19) (aged 77)
RelativesMel Taylor (brother)
Musical career
Also known asThe Mole
GenresRock and roll, blues rock, blues, avant-garde
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Bass, guitar, vocals, double bass
Years active1959–2019
Formerly of

Samuel Lawrence "Larry" Taylor (June 26, 1942 – August 19, 2019) was an American bass guitarist, best known for his work as a member of Canned Heat. Before joining Canned Heat he had been a session bassist for The Monkees and Jerry Lee Lewis.[1] He was the younger brother of Mel Taylor, long-time drummer of The Ventures.

  1. ^ Kurutz, Steve. "Biography: Larry Taylor". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 May 2010.