Joel Larson

[Grokipedia: Lead] Joel Larson (born April 29, 1947) is an American rock drummer and percussionist renowned for his contributions to the 1960s and 1970s music scenes, particularly as a founding member of the psychedelic rock band The Merry-Go-Round and an original member of The Grass Roots.[1][2]…

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[Grokipedia: Initial Tenure with The Grass Roots (1965-1967)] Formation and Early Recordings The Grass Roots officially formed in 1965 when the San Francisco-based blues-rock band The Bedouins, featuring drummer Joel Larson alongside lead guitarist and vocalist Willie Fulton, rhythm guitarist Denny Ellis, and bassist David Stensen, were re…

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[Grokipedia: Mid-Career Projects (1967-1971)] The Merry-Go-Round Following his departure from The Grass Roots in 1967, drummer Joel Larson joined forces with Emitt Rhodes, guitarist Gary Kato, and bassist Bill Rinehart to form The Merry-Go-Round, a Los Angeles-based psychedelic pop band that emphasized intricate harmonies a…

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[Grokipedia: Return to The Grass Roots (1971-1980s)] Rejoining and Studio Work After departing The Grass Roots in 1967, drummer Joel Larson rejoined the band in 1971, bringing stability to the rhythm section following the departure of prior drummer Rick Coonce and amid ongoing lineup changes. As an original member from the band's…

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[Grokipedia: Later Career] Music Reunions and Tributes In the late 2000s, Joel Larson reengaged with music through selective collaborative projects rooted in his earlier associations, notably reuniting with Emitt Rhodes, with whom he had previously worked in The Merry-Go-Round during the mid-1960s. In 200…

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[Grokipedia: Early Career] Childhood and Musical Beginnings Joel Larson was born on April 29, 1947, at St. Francis Hospital in San Francisco, California. He spent his early childhood in the city's Richmond district, living near Lincoln Park and the Palace of Fine Arts, until his family relocated to Avalon…

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Joel Larson podcast appearance on podcasts: Terrifyingly Typical True Crime - Podcast - Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast/terrifyingly-typical-true-crime/id1801294702

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Joel Larson media appearance on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek3z4ky46vc

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Joel Larson media appearance on YouTube: **Let's Live For Today (Conclusion)** — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuK7L-jFhHA

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Joel Larson media appearance on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyM3s3SScXk

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Joel Larson media appearance on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifvsFLSYVFA

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Joel Larson media appearance on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EywUXrRl5t0

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