Biography
Guitarist and songwriter Larry Byrom has contributed his playing to more than a hundred albums that span rock, country, and the overlapping territory between those styles. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, in 1948, he passed much of his early years in South Bend, Indiana. He left high school early in pursuit of rock-and-roll fame, yet when that path diverged from his expectations he adapted and carved out a lasting career on different ground.
During the mid-1960s he entered the Precious Few and quickly moved into paid work, including appearances on Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars. He next relocated to California and became a member of Hard Times, whose performances included a spot on the television program Where the Action Is. When that ensemble dissolved, Byrom teamed with Nick St. Nicholas to create the band T.I.M.E., an abbreviation for Trust in Men Everywhere.
Before the close of the decade T.I.M.E. had broken up, and Byrom joined Steppenwolf. With the group he recorded several successful tracks, among them songs he composed such as “Hey Lawdy Mama.” In 1972 he departed Steppenwolf to launch Ratchell, but limited commercial response prompted a return to Alabama, where he reassessed his direction and ultimately turned toward country music and session work.
By 1980 he had settled in Nashville, Tennessee. Steady studio calls followed from major country acts that included Barbara Mandrell, Eddie Rabbit, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, and Kenny Rogers. His command of slide, acoustic, and electric guitar, paired with his songwriting, sustained regular demand. Subsequent projects brought further credits alongside Lorrie Morgan, Brooks & Dunn, Tanya Tucker, Randy Travis, Clint Black, and numerous additional artists.
During the mid-1960s he entered the Precious Few and quickly moved into paid work, including appearances on Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars. He next relocated to California and became a member of Hard Times, whose performances included a spot on the television program Where the Action Is. When that ensemble dissolved, Byrom teamed with Nick St. Nicholas to create the band T.I.M.E., an abbreviation for Trust in Men Everywhere.
Before the close of the decade T.I.M.E. had broken up, and Byrom joined Steppenwolf. With the group he recorded several successful tracks, among them songs he composed such as “Hey Lawdy Mama.” In 1972 he departed Steppenwolf to launch Ratchell, but limited commercial response prompted a return to Alabama, where he reassessed his direction and ultimately turned toward country music and session work.
By 1980 he had settled in Nashville, Tennessee. Steady studio calls followed from major country acts that included Barbara Mandrell, Eddie Rabbit, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, and Kenny Rogers. His command of slide, acoustic, and electric guitar, paired with his songwriting, sustained regular demand. Subsequent projects brought further credits alongside Lorrie Morgan, Brooks & Dunn, Tanya Tucker, Randy Travis, Clint Black, and numerous additional artists.
Singles