Name Larry Verne | Role Singer | |
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Albums Larry Verne's Greatest Hits, Story Teller Classics, Mister Larry Verne Similar People The Hollywood Argyles, The Fendermen, Mark Dinning, Johnny Preston, Donnie Brooks | ||
Larry verne singing mr custer autograph show 1990s
Larry Vern Erickson (February 8, 1936 – October 8, 2013) was an American novelty song vocalist.
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Biography
Verne recorded two U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart hit singles in 1960, "Mister Livingston" (No. 75) and "Mr. Custer" (No. 1, and No. 9 R&B). "Mr. Custer" was written by Fred Darian, Al De Lory, and Joe Van Winkle. The record sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc. In the UK, "Mr. Custer" was successfully covered by Charlie Drake.
Growing tired of the music industry, Verne quit to become a successful builder of Hollywood film sets, which he did for 35 years before retiring.
Death
Verne died on October 8, 2013 of heart failure in Sylmar, California, at the age of 77. He had long suffered from Alzheimer's disease and had suffered three strokes.
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