Larry Crane (guitarist)

Larry Crane (October 8, 1956) is an American rock musician and songwriter from Seymour, Indiana.  From 1976 until 1991, he appeared alongside John Mellencamp as guitarist and contributor to the arrangements and production of the Mellencamp sound (often labelled as "heartland rock.")[1]

This article is about Larry Crane the guitarist. For Larry Crane the recording engineer, see Larry Crane (recording engineer).

History

As Mellencamp's guitarist, Crane contributed to twenty Billboard charted singles, including "Ain't Even Done With The Night", "Hurts So Good", "Jack and Diane", "Hand to Hold on To", "I Need a Lover", "Crumblin' Down", "Pink Houses", "Rain on the Scarecrow", "Small Town", "Lonely Ol' Night", "Rumbleseat", "R.O.C.K in the U.S.A.", "Paper in Fire", "Check It Out", "Cherry Bomb", "Martha Say", "Jackie Brown", and "Pop Singer". Though not often recognized as a songwriter, Crane did receive a co-writer credit for "Play Guitar" on the Uh-Huh album.

After the release of Big Daddy, Crane left the Mellencamp band due to his impression that "he and his band mates were underpaid."[2]  Since leaving the band, Crane has launched a solo career.  During his thirty-plus year career, he has also toured and recorded with several other influential musicians, including John Prine, Steve Earle, Bonnie Raitt, Rosanne Cash, Carl Perkins, James McMurtry, Mitch Ryder, Lou Reed, and John Fogerty.  He has also collaborated with legendary producer Bob Johnston.

Discography

Solo recordings
Year Title
1993Eye for An Eye
1994Larry Crane
2003Wire & Wood
2010Tropical Depression

Recordings with John Mellencamp
Year Title Credits
1976Chestnut Street IncidentLead guitar, back up vocals
1977
(released in 1983)		The Kid InsideLead guitar, back up vocals
1978A BiographyGuitars, background vocals
1979John CougarGuitars, background vocals
1980Nothin' Matters and What If It DidGuitars, backing vocals
1982American FoolGuitar
1983Uh-HuhGuitar
1985ScarecrowElectric guitars, acoustic guitars, backing vocals
1987The Lonesome JubileeGuitars, mandolin, harmonica, autoharp, banjo, backing vocals
1989Big DaddyAcoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin

Other recordings
Year Artist Titles Credits
1983Mitch RyderNever Kick a Sleeping DogVocals, Guitars[3]
1985Rosanne CashRhythm & RomanceGuitars[4]
1987Rosanne CashKing's Record ShopGuitars
1988Various ArtistsFolkways: A Vision SharedGuitar[5]
1989James McMurtryToo Long in the WastelandVocals (background), Guitars[6]
1991Various ArtistsFalling from GraceComposer, vocals, performer, producer, guitars
1995Rosanne CashRetrospectiveGuitars
1996Carl PerkinsGo Cat GoGuitar[7]
1996Dave SharpDowntown AmericaArrangements, Guitars
1997John PrineLive on TourVocals (background), Guitars
2002Keith SykesDon't Count Us OutAdditional Guitars[8]

References
  1. Crane, Larry. "Biography". LarryCrane.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
  2. Lindquist, David. "Will 'classic' Mellencamp band lineup reunite?". IndyStar.com. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  3. "Never Kick a Sleeping Dog". msn Entertainment - Music. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
  4. Thom Jurek. "Rhythm & Romance - Rosanne Cash". allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
  5. Jason Elias. "I'm in Love Again - Patti LaBelle". allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
  6. "Too Long in the Wasteland". James McMurtry 1989. Archived from the original on 12 February 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
  7. "Carl Perkins/Various Artists: Go Cat Go!". Dinosaur Entertainment. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
  8. "Biography". Keith Sykes - Official Web Site. Keith Sykes. Archived from the original on 28 November 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
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