Larry Taylor

Larry Taylor
Taylor in 2018
Background information
Birth nameSamuel Lawrence Taylor
Also known asThe Mole
Born(1942-06-26)June 26, 1942
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 19, 2019(2019-08-19) (aged 77)
Lake Balboa, California, U.S.
GenresRock and roll, blues rock, blues, avant-garde
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1959–2019
Formerly of
RelativesMel Taylor (brother)

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