Larry Taylor
Larry Taylor | |
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Taylor in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Samuel Lawrence Taylor |
| Also known as | The Mole |
| Born | June 26, 1942 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 2019 (aged 77) Lake Balboa, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock and roll, blues rock, blues, avant-garde |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1959–2019 |
| Formerly of | |
| Relatives | Mel 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.