LARRY DALE

Biography

Larry Dale, born Ennis Lowery on January 7, 1923, in Wharton, Texas, was an American blues singer, guitarist, and session musician. He began his career as a blues and R&B vocalist and guitarist during the 1950s, eventually relocating to New York where he became a prominent session player backing the city's top artists.[1][2][3][5][6] Dale's style was characterized by energetic blues guitar work, earning him recognition as an influential figure in the genre during the 1950s and 1960s.[4]

In New York, Dale gained acclaim for his session work, notably appearing on Champion Jack Dupree's classic recordings and contributing to numerous blues and R&B tracks as a guitarist on par with leading contemporaries.[5][7] He also released a handful of his own singles as a singer during the 1950s, blending blues with R&B elements.[3][6] Active primarily through the mid-20th century, Dale's career highlighted his versatility as both a performer and behind-the-scenes contributor to the New York blues scene.[2][4]

Larry Dale passed away on May 19, 2010, leaving a legacy as a skilled session guitarist whose contributions helped shape East Coast blues sounds, though he remained somewhat underrecognized outside specialist circles.[1][5]

Fun Facts

• Larry Dale's real name was Ennis Lowery.[3][5]
• He was nicknamed 'The New York Houserocker' for his energetic guitar style.[7]
• Dale backed some of New York City's top blues and R&B artists as a session musician.[6]

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

• Champion Jack Dupree - session guitarist on classic recordings (Champion Jack Dupree's classic blues tracks) [1950s]

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia