Larry Robbins
Musician
Best known for
Bass
Larry Robbins is a bluegrass bassist from Montgomery County, Maryland, known for his years with the Johnson Mountain Boys during the band's most active period.
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- Grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, and played in a country-gospel band and the group Bluegrass Image before turning to bluegrass full time.
- Was the bassist for the Johnson Mountain Boys from 1979 to 1986, the years of the band's heaviest touring and recording.
- Recorded and performed with the Johnson Mountain Boys backing Hazel Dickens, including on her album “A Few Old Memories.”
- Was succeeded in the Johnson Mountain Boys by bassist Marshall Wilborn in 1986.
- The Johnson Mountain Boys were later inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.
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The Johnson Mountain BoysPlayed on recordings with The Johnson Mountain Boys
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Hazel DickensPlayed on recording with Hazel Dickens