What happened to Larry Collins?

psychotelepathic · June 7th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Here's a clip of Joe Maphis and Larry Collins. Just wondering why I never heard of Larry before seeing this. Have I been living under a rock, or did his career not progress?

Tim Armstrong · June 7th, 2008, 11:18 PM

He became a record producer and songwriter, writing "Delta Dawn" and "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma". He and Lorrie have played some shows in the last decade, too...

Here's the Wikipedia entry on the Collins Kids...

Cheers, Tim

Westerly Sunn · June 8th, 2008, 12:11 AM

The David & Shelly "You're the reason..." record came out during the time I was working as an announcer on "Country" radio... They sounded great together and I loved playing that record...

IPLAYLOUD · June 8th, 2008, 12:16 AM

He can still twang up a storm.

Mark Davis · June 8th, 2008, 12:42 AM

Larry and his Sister had a group called the Collins kids they were awesome for the 50's.

Check em out they rocked!

I still have a crush on Larrys big sis.LOL

Mark Davis · June 8th, 2008, 12:54 AM

Larry sets new record for onstage energy output.

This kid had jumping beans in his shoes.

olewichita · June 8th, 2008, 02:48 AM

larry became a staff writer sometime producer and attorney... he also was a session player for quite some time and he had a part in the clint eastwood movie every which way but loose! after their career peaked they worked the reno/tahoe/vegas circuit for several years...

they did their first gig as the collins kids again at a rockabilly / 50s RnR event in england in the early 90s... they were great! nothing was lost without their teen voices and i'm not easily impressed... the dave and deke combo backed them and it was great... every time i've seen them since they rocked... the can still deliver the goods and both look and sound great... very sweet people too... tj

garytelecastor · June 8th, 2008, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

Larry sets new record for onstage energy output.

This kid had jumping beans in his shoes.

HOLY CATS, MARK!!!!!
Somebody needs to take the sugar out of that kids diet.
I have the funny feeling someone is overdosing this kids oatmeal with mega,mega vitamins.

WickedGTR · June 8th, 2008, 03:43 AM

The Collins Kids tore it up at Deke's Guitar Geek Festival last January- Larry still brangs it big time, very high energy show.

And he had to borrow my twin reverb!

telefunk · June 8th, 2008, 12:07 PM

Hoo boy ! That red food colouring was the business back then ....

psychotelepathic · June 8th, 2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

Larry sets new record for onstage energy output.

This kid had jumping beans in his shoes.

That was great. I think Angus stole his moves!!!!!!!!!!

Mark Davis · June 8th, 2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by psychotelepathic

That was great. I think Angus stole his moves!!!!!!!!!!

I agree that little kid could move.

Wonder how old Larry was in those clips 11-13 couldnt be much older than that.

June 7th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
psychotelepathic Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 470	What happened to Larry Collins? Here's a clip of Joe Maphis and Larry Collins. Just wondering why I never heard of Larry before seeing this. Have I been living under a rock, or did his career not progress?

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Tim Armstrong Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 49 Posts: 9,552	He became a record producer and songwriter, writing "Delta Dawn" and "You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma". He and Lorrie have played some shows in the last decade, too... Here's the Wikipedia entry on the Collins Kids... Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

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Westerly Sunn Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S.E. North Carolina Posts: 881 18 Photos	The David & Shelly "You're the reason..." record came out during the time I was working as an announcer on "Country" radio... They sounded great together and I loved playing that record... __________________ My white hairs had you fooled, didn't they, son? Yes, Sir! Ha! Drive on!!!

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IPLAYLOUD Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Posts: 472 1 Photos	He can still twang up a storm. __________________ I play an Esquire because I can only afford ONE pickup.

June 8th, 2008, 12:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,747	Larry and his Sister had a group called the Collins kids they were awesome for the 50's. Check em out they rocked! I still have a crush on Larrys big sis.LOL __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,747	Larry sets new record for onstage energy output. This kid had jumping beans in his shoes. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

June 8th, 2008, 02:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
olewichita Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,252	larry became a staff writer sometime producer and attorney... he also was a session player for quite some time and he had a part in the clint eastwood movie every which way but loose! after their career peaked they worked the reno/tahoe/vegas circuit for several years... they did their first gig as the collins kids again at a rockabilly / 50s RnR event in england in the early 90s... they were great! nothing was lost without their teen voices and i'm not easily impressed... the dave and deke combo backed them and it was great... every time i've seen them since they rocked... the can still deliver the goods and both look and sound great... very sweet people too... tj

June 8th, 2008, 03:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
WickedGTR Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hillbilly Hollywood Posts: 2,127 4 Photos	The Collins Kids tore it up at Deke's Guitar Geek Festival last January- Larry still brangs it big time, very high energy show. And he had to borrow my twin reverb! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/jameswilsey

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telefunk Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 254	Hoo boy ! That red food colouring was the business back then .... __________________ "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder"