Larry Tamblyn, famous founding member of the musical group The Standells. has passed away at the age of 82, per newyorkpost.com. No cause of death has been released at this time.
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He belonged to a highly talented and versatile family. His brother is actor Russ Tamblyn, 90, whose film credits included Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Peyton Place, and West Side Story. His niece is actress Amber Tamblyn, 41.
Dennis Tamblyn, Larry's Nephew, Announced His Death
Tamblyn's nephew, Dennis, made the sad announcement on Facebook on March 21.
Per the outlet, he lovingly wrote, "My uncle Larry Tamblyn passed away today. I have very fond memories of him and his family over the years. He lived an incredible life. He was in a band called The Standells, whose hit song 'Dirty Water' is still played to this day whenever the Red Sox or the Bruins win a home game. They also played on an episode of 'The Munsters.'"
Dennis explained, ""A few years ago, The Standells played at Hotel Congress here in Tucson and Larry stayed with me. It was so great to hang out with him and catch up. He was still making music well into his later years. You will be missed, Uncle Larry," D
One Of Larry Tamblyn's Neighbors Posted A Kind Tribute On Social Media
A neighbor of Tamblyn's who goes by Wolverton Thief of Impossible Objects, wrote on X, "Sad news I'm afraid. My friend and neighbor, Larry Tamblyn, passed away this morning. He was the founding member of The Standells. It was totally surreal that a member of the 60s garage punk band my 80s garage band used to cover, moved just around the corner from me in rural GA."
He Had A Successful Music Career That Was Notable For The Song 'Dirty Water'
Per the outlet, "In 1962, Larry formed a rock band called Larry Tamblyn and The Standells.... The band released their first album, 'Dirty Water,' in 1966. The lead song of the same name became a victory anthem for the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Bruins." Anyone who lives in the Boston area and follows sports knows that beloved and familiar song by heart.
According to newyorkpost.com via Classic Bands, Tamblyn said the band emulated the Beatles' signature shaggy look. "We were one of the first groups to have long hair in 1963. We had seen photos of The Beatles in London before they became big here and we grew our hair out. When they started to break here, we had the long hair and we were doing the same schtick at this club called The Peppermint West. They had a big sign out in front saying Beatlemania. That was us."
