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Larry Dodson

Larry Dodson of the Barkays. R&B/soul singer, funk icon, producer, author, and philanthropist, Dr. Larry Dodson Sr. was born on January 22, 1951, and graduated from Carver High School in Memphis, TN. Dodson is married to Marie Dodson, and they have 2 kids, Precious and Larry jr. In 2019, Larry received an honorary doctorate degree from LeMoyne-Owen College, which he supports with the annual Allen Jones/Marjorie Barringer/Bar-Kays Scholarship. For 47 years, Dodson was a trendsetter as the lead singer of the legendary Bar-Kays, selling millions of records all over the world with over 20 top ten singles, 30 albums, and numerous gold and platinum records. He released his first book entitled "And the Band Plays On: The Life Story of Larry Dodson" in September of 2017, and now as a solo artist, Mr. Dodson is back on stage touring as LARRY D., Original Lead Singer of The Bar-Kays. Larry is also the owner of a full-service entertainment booking agency called LaMarie's Entertainment Complex, which he currently runs with his family.

Larry Dodson of the Barkays. R&B/soul singer, funk icon, producer, author, and philanthropist, Dr. Larry Dodson Sr. was born on January 22, 1951, and graduated from Carver High School in Memphis, TN. Dodson is married to Marie Dodson, and they have 2 kids, Precious and Larry jr. In 2019, Larry received an honorary doctorate degree from LeMoyne-Owen College, which he supports with the annual Allen Jones/Marjorie Barringer/Bar-Kays Scholarship. For 47 years, Dodson was a trendsetter as the lead singer of the legendary Bar-Kays, selling millions of records all over the world with over 20 top ten singles, 30 albums, and numerous gold and platinum records. He released his first book entitled "And the Band Plays On: The Life Story of Larry Dodson" in September of 2017, and now as a solo artist, Mr. Dodson is back on stage touring as LARRY D., Original Lead Singer of The Bar-Kays. Larry is also the owner of a full-service entertainment booking agency called LaMarie's Entertainment Complex, which he currently runs with his family.
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