Larry Dunn
Larry Dunn (born Lorenzo Russell Dunn; June 19, 1953) is an American keyboardist, producer and musical director. He was one of the early members of the music group Earth, Wind & Fire. Dunn was later inducted, as a former band member, into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Within which he's also been bestowed with ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award, 7 Grammy Awards, 4 American Music Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Dunn is a co-composer of EWF's "Shining Star", a song that's been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Birth name | Lorenzo Russell Dunn |
Born | June 19, 1953 |
Origin | Denver, Colorado, United States |
Genres | Funk, disco, soul |
Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, songwriter |
Years active | 1972–present |
Labels | Columbia, ARC, Another Hit, 101 South |
Website | http://www.larrydunnmusic.com |
Dunn has also worked with other prominent artists such as Ronnie Laws, Raphael Saadiq, Ramsey Lewis, Level 42, The Emotions, Lenny White, Brian Culbertson and Stanley Turrentine.