Joel Larson was born on April 29,1947 and is an American rock drummer and percussionist who is known as a founding member of The Merry-Go-Round and for being associated with the Turtles and the Grass Roots.
14 Facts About Joel Larson
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Joel Larson lived near Lincoln Park until he was 12 years old.
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Joel Larson took up drumming at the age of 12 and moved near Avalon Park until he was 17.
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In 1965, Larson joined a band called the Bedouins and helped them win a Battle of the Bands in San Mateo.
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The group minus Joel Larson returned to San Francisco and continued to perform until Dunhill decided to replace them.
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Joel Larson was offered to continue with new group members but decided to take an opportunity to play with Gene Clark of the Byrds.
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Joel Larson then met Emitt Rhodes and formed The Merry-Go-Round in early 1967.
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In 1971, Joel Larson rejoined the Grass Roots and played with them through the end of their heyday in 1975.
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Joel Larson toured nationwide with the group in support of Their 16 Greatest Hits, Move Along, Alotta' Mileage and The Grass Roots albums and associated singles.
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Joel Larson recorded with the group in the studio when returning from the road.
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Joel Larson's credits include Mission: Impossible III, The Bucket List, Iron Man, I Love You, Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and The Avengers.
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Joel Larson continues as a musician, playing live with other musicians in the Los Angeles area.
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In 2009, Joel Larson played and recorded with the Merry-Go-Round co-founder and solo artist Emitt Rhodes and Counting Crows co-founder Matt Malley.
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In 2011, former Gene Clark Group members Chip Douglas, Bill Rinehart and Joel Larson took part in the High Moon Records label launch party at the Roxy in Los Angeles.