http://www.thelarrydodson.com/ R&B/soul singer, funk icon, producer, author and philanthropist, Dr. Larry Dodson Sr. was born on January 22 of 1951 and graduated from Carver High School in Memphis, TN. Dodson is married to Marie Dodson and they have 2 kids, Precious and Larry jr. In 2019, Larry received an honorary doctorate degree from LeMoyne Owen College which he supports with the annual Allen Jones/Marjorie Barringer/Bar-Kays Scholarship. For 47 years, Dodson was a trend setter as the lead singer of The legendary Bar-Kays, selling millions of records all over the world with over 20 top ten singles, 30 albums and numerous gold and platinum records. He released his first book entitled, "And the Band Plays On: The Life Story of Larry Dodson" in September of 2017, and now as a solo artist, Mr. Dodson is back on the stage touring as LARRY D. Original Lead Singer of The Bar-Kays. Larry is also the owner of a full service entertainment booking agency called LaMarie's Entertainment Complex, which he currently runs with his family.