Artist Bio:
Larry Graham is an American bassist, singer, and songwriter best known for his role as the bassist in the band Sly and the Family Stone. He is credited with pioneering the "slap-pop" style of bass playing, which has had a significant influence on the development of funk and R&B music. Graham's innovative technique involves striking the strings with the thumb and popping them with the fingers to create a percussive and rhythmic sound.
After leaving Sly and the Family Stone in the early 1970s, Larry Graham formed his own band, Graham Central Station, where he continued to showcase his unique bass playing style. He also had a successful solo career, releasing several albums and singles. Graham has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Sly and the Family Stone, recognizing his contributions to the world of music and his influence on future generations of bass players.
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