- Born
- Birth nameLarry Eugene Carlton
- Larry Carlton was born on March 2, 1948 in Torrance, California, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Scrooged (1988), Man on Fire (2004) and Against All Odds (1984). He has been married to Michele Pillar since 1987.
- SpousesMichele Pillar(1987 - present)? (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenKatie Carlton
- Gibson ES-335 signature guitar
- He was shot in the neck in front of his house in 1988. Temporarily lost the use of his arm. He is a noted guitarist.
- Played the searing guitar solo on Mike Post's Hill Street Blues (1981) theme music, winning a Grammy Award for his efforts.
- Larry's signature tune "Room 335" is the name of his private Los Angeles recording studio, so named because of his principal instrument, the semi-acoustic electric Gibson ES-335 guitar.
- Counts jazz guitar virtuoso Barney Kessel as one of his earliest influences.
- Son Travis is an accomplished bass player.
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