This video collage was lovingly put together by Orleans' alumnus drummer (and all around good guy) Charlie Shew, to whom we are extremely grateful. Set to the hauntingly beautiful "Time Passes On", written by John and Johanna Hall and recorded for Orleans' "Let There Be Music" album of 1975, it depicts many of the happier moments in this gifted musician's life.

Larry was well-loved and highly-respected as a great musician --- multi-instrumentalist player, singer, songwriter, band leader, producer --- but also as a brother, father and friend. He was also a great humanitarian activist with a big heart.

Larry left us suddenly on July 24th, 2012. We who are left behind miss him. Although we know life is eternal and he has merely changed venues, we mourn the loss to this earthly plane. We grieve. We survive the shock. We honor his memory by keeping on keeping on.

With the return to the fold of co-founder John Hall, re-joining co-founder Lance Hoppen and mainstays Lane Hoppen, Charlie Morgan and Dennis "Fly" Amero, Orleans has committed itself to (at least) finish the 2012 calendar of scheduled performances. What happens after that is an open question.
{UPDATE: Lance Hoppen is pleased to inform you that Orleans is STILL havin' fun live in our 52nd year, 2024.

If you wish to honor Larry's memory, you may do so by making a donation to your local food bank in his name, as feeding the hungry was one of his passions. He would like that very much.

For more on the outpouring after Larry's passing, please visit us at
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