Larry Crane (guitarist)

Larry Crane
Born (1956-10-08) October 8, 1956
Seymour, Indiana

Larry Crane (born October 8, 1956) is an American rock musician and songwriter from Seymour, Indiana.  From 1976 until 1991, he appeared alongside John Mellencamp as guitarist and contributor to the arrangements and production of the Mellencamp sound (often labelled as "heartland rock.")[1]

History

As Mellencamp's guitarist, Crane contributed to twenty Billboard charted singles, including "Ain't Even Done with the Night", "Hurts So Good", "Jack and Diane", "Hand to Hold on To", "I Need a Lover", "Crumblin' Down", "Pink Houses", "Rain on the Scarecrow", "Small Town", "Lonely Ol' Night", "Rumbleseat", "R.O.C.K in the U.S.A.", "Paper in Fire", "Check It Out", "Cherry Bomb", "Martha Say", "Jackie Brown", and "Pop Singer". Though not often recognized as a songwriter, Crane did receive a co-writer credit for "Play Guitar" on the Uh-Huh album.

After the release of Big Daddy, Crane left the Mellencamp band due to his impression that "he and his bandmates were underpaid."[2] Since leaving the band, Crane has launched a solo career. During his 30-plus year career, he has also toured and recorded with several other influential musicians, including John Prine, Steve Earle, Bonnie Raitt, Rosanne Cash, Carl Perkins, James McMurtry, Mitch Ryder, Lou Reed and John Fogerty. He has also collaborated with producer Bob Johnston. Larry announced his retirement from music on Oct 8, 2017 on Facebook.

Discography

Solo recordings

Year Title
1993Eye for an Eye
1994Larry Crane
2003Wire & Wood
2010Tropical Depression

Recordings with John Mellencamp

Year Title Credits
1976Chestnut Street IncidentLead guitar, back up vocals
1977
(released in 1983)		The Kid InsideLead guitar, back up vocals
1978A BiographyGuitar, background vocals
1979John CougarGuitar, background vocals
1980Nothin' Matters and What If It DidGuitar, backing vocals
1982American FoolGuitar
1983Uh-HuhGuitar
1985ScarecrowElectric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
1987The Lonesome JubileeGuitar, mandolin, harmonica, autoharp, banjo, backing vocals
1989Big DaddyAcoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin

Other recordings

Year Artist Titles Credits
1983Mitch RyderNever Kick a Sleeping DogVocals, guitar[3]
1985Rosanne CashRhythm & RomanceGuitar[4]
1987Rosanne CashKing's Record ShopGuitar
1988Various ArtistsFolkways: A Vision SharedGuitar[5]
1989James McMurtryToo Long in the WastelandVocals (background), guitar[6]
1991Various ArtistsFalling from GraceComposer, vocals, performer, producer, guitar
1995Rosanne CashRetrospectiveGuitar
1996Carl PerkinsGo Cat GoGuitar[7]
1996Dave SharpDowntown AmericaArrangement, guitar
1997John PrineLive on TourVocals (background), guitar
2002Keith SykesDon't Count Us OutAdditional guitar[8]

References

  1. ↑ Crane, Larry. "Biography". LarryCrane.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2011. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
  2. ↑ Lindquist, David. "Will 'classic' Mellencamp band lineup reunite?". IndyStar.com. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Never Kick a Sleeping Dog". msn Entertainment – Music. Retrieved February 3, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ Thom Jurek. "Rhythm & Romance – Rosanne Cash". AllMusic. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  5. ↑ Jason Elias. "I'm in Love Again – Patti LaBelle". AllMusic. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Too Long in the Wasteland". James McMurtry 1989. Archived from the original on February 12, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Carl Perkins/Various Artists: Go Cat Go!". Dinosaur Entertainment. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Biography". Keith Sykes – Official Web Site. Keith Sykes. Archived from the original on November 28, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
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