Larry Chance is an American musician and the lead singer of the popular 1960s doo-wop group Larry Chance and the Earls.
He was born Larry Figueiredo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Upon moving to the Bronx, New York, he originally formed his group as The Hi-Hatters.
The group was eventually rechristened The Earls and Figueiredo changed his last name to Chance, after the record label.
In 1962, the Earls’ single “Remember Then” was a national hit.
Chance also had a short-lived solo career in the late 1960s, but as the oldies revival scene started a strong run in the early 1970s and 1980s, the Earls became one of the most requested groups in the doo-wop genre.
Larry Chance cause of death
The American singer-songwriter best known as the frontman of the Earls, passed away at the age of 83.
Unfortunately, at the time of publishing this article, his cause of death is not known.
However, unverified reports have shown that he passed away in his sleep.
Larry Chance（1940.10.19-2023.9.5）
was the vocalist from early 60s' doo-wop group The Earls. I saw Larry Chance & The Earls twice in concert in 2022.12 and 2023.2 and was surprised to know he died in sleep last morning. pic.twitter.com/M2xC3XnZJ8— Emily In (@EmilyIn2) September 6, 2023
Larry Chance career
Chance is an American musician and the lead singer of the popular 1960s doo-wop group Larry Chance and the Earls, originally known as The Earls.
Upon moving to the Bronx, New York, he originally formed his group as The Hi-Hatters.
The group was eventually rechristened The Earls, and Figueiredo changed his last name to Chance, after the record label.
In 1962, the Earls’ single, Remember Then, was a national hit.
Chance also had a short-lived solo career in the late 1960s, but as the oldies revival scene started a strong run in the early 1970s and 1980s, the Earls became one of the most requested groups in the doo-wop genre.
He grew up in a neighborhood noted for its show business roots, spawning such talents as Fabian, Frankie Avalon, and Bobby Rydell.
Chance started singing in church and later formed his first group, The Earls, in 1957.
The group’s first recording, Life Is But a Dream, was released in 1961.
The Earls went on to become best-selling, top-performing artists in both the live radio and recording industries, earning numerous gold records and awards.
In addition to his work with The Earls, Chance has also performed as a solo artist and has collaborated with other musicians.
He has been featured in various concerts and events, including the DOO WOP FEATURING THE FLAMINGOS LARRY CHANCE AND THE EARLS & THE DRIFTERS event at Resorts Atlantic City in 2019.
Chance is known for his exceptional talent and ability to acclimate to any venue of the industry.
He has been described as an extraordinarily genuine, talented entertainer.
His music has been enjoyed by audiences for over seven decades, and he continues to perform and inspire new generations of musicians and fans.
