Larry Blackmon Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family

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Larry Blackmon is an American vocalist and musician best known as the lead singer and frontman of the funk and dance-rock band Cameo. He is also the creator of the group's signature look, the "Cameo Afro". Blackmon was born in New York City on May 24, 1956. He attended the High School of Music and Art in Manhattan and later studied music at the University of Miami. Blackmon began his career as a session musician, playing drums on albums by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and Herbie Hancock. He then joined Cameo in 1975, and the group released their debut album, Cardiac Arrest, in 1977. Throughout the 1980s, Cameo released a string of successful albums, including Word Up! (1986), which featured the hit single of the same name. Blackmon also wrote and produced songs for other artists, including the Gap Band and the Isley Brothers. In the 1990s, Blackmon began to focus more on producing and songwriting, and he has since worked with a variety of artists, including Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Mary J. Blige. As of 2021, Larry Blackmon's net worth is estimated to be roughly $10 million.

Popular AsLaurence Ernest Blackmon
OccupationSinger · songwriter · record producer · arranger
Age67 years old
Zodiac SignGemini
Born24 May, 1956
Birthday24 May
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, United States
NationalityNY

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ChildrenLarry Scott Blackmon, Kyera Dominique Blackmon

Larry Blackmon Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2023$1 Million - $5 Million
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Blackmon appeared as a backing vocalist on Ry Cooder's 1987 album "Get Rhythm" and Cyndi Lauper's 1989 album A Night to Remember. He also had co-producer credits on Eddie Murphy's 1989 album So Happy. The snare drum sound that Blackmon created for "Word Up!" and "Candy" was duplicated on releases by a wide range of artists.

Starting the band "East Coast", Blackmon formed the "New York City Players" as a compliment to the Ohio Players. Having to rename the group because of a conflict, Blackmon later called the group Cameo. Blackmon lived in Harlem and played drums on several hits for the band Black Ivory. He is the son of Lee Black, a former boxer. Along with his unique vocal style, Blackmon's other personal touches included sporting an elaborate hi-top fade haircut and a codpiece over his pants. His signature "Ow!" was used as the intro for some of the band's songs. The group Cameo appeared at Adventureland Palace sponsored by Black Pride Inc., on April 26, 1978. Atlanta-based funk quartet CA$HFLOW, which had a hit with "Mine all Mine" in 1986, was founded by Blackmon.

Larry Ernest Blackmon (born May 24, 1956) is an American vocalist and musician who gained acclaim as the lead singer and founder frontman of the funk and R&B band Cameo.

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