Larry Raspberry
Memphis Tennessee
Biography:
Larry Raspberry was
leader and singer for
The Gentrys. They had
a #4 hit song in the
1960's with
Keep On Dancing
on MGM Records.
In 1996 Larry
produced his first
"Rock For Real Revue"
combining the talents
of many nationally
known hit recording
artists, in a dynamic
concert performance.
Larry Raspberry
& the Highsteppers
as the host band.
The review continues
to be sought after to
this day (2005).
Raspberry has
seven albums &
two video concerts.
2005 Show:
Larry Raspberry
& The Highsteppers
Memphis show
this year includes
Mark Farner
(of Grand Funk),
& Chuck Negron
(Three Dog Night)
Gentrys Record:
As a kid in the
1960's growing up in
Nashville, one of my
favorite Gentrys
records was
"Everyday
I have to Cry Some"
Itchycoo Park:
Music festival held in
Manchester TN.
One of the biggest
rock "n" roll events in
decades, thousands
of people came
together, for a four
day celebration of
great music, by some
of history's top rock
acts
Others at Itchycoo:
Styx, Iron Butterfly,
John Entwistle, Firefall,
John Kay and
Steppenwolf
Mark Farner
Starship, Rare Earth,
Christopher Cross,
1964 Beatles Tribute,
The Buckinghams,
Felix Cavaliere's
Rascals
Nelson , Teen Idols
Money Problems:
Davy Jones, Heart
(Ann & Nancy Wilson)
& Tommy James
did not appear, after
the concert failed to
bring enough money
in to pay some of the
artists.
Nashville Area Concerts
Website by Pat Adams
Email: pat@tennesseeconcerts.com
www.tennesseeconcerts.com
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August 14, 1999: Manchester, Tennessee
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Larry Raspberry
from The Gentrys
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* Itchycoo Park Music Festival *
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Larry Raspberry
& The Highsteppers
at the Itchycoo Park
Music Festival
Itchycoo Park DVD:
"Living Legends Of
Rock & Roll"
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