Larry Banks

Bass doo-wop - soul singer - songwriter - producer, (b. 03-Oct-1931 : d. 26-Feb-1992)

Upon his return from service in the Korean War Lawrence H. "Larry" Banks became a member of Tony May.

Starting in 1961, Banks and May were partners in the Kev-Ton The Moody Blues.

Also in the mid-1960's, Banks did work with Larry Banks - Muddy Water / I'm Not The One.

In 1965, Banks married the singer Joan Bates, who had been the lead singer of CeStyle, and later in the 21st century, under the name Corey Drumz.

Banks continued working in the music business into the 1980s, including reunion performances with The Four Fellows. He also partnered with friend and fellow martial artist Herman Kelly in a combination music studio and Karate dojo. After his divorce from Joan Bates (Jaibi), Banks moved back to Brooklyn, where he also maintained a recording studio. Larry Banks died February 26, 1992 and was buried with honors as a military veteran in Calverton National Cemetery.