Larry Eugene Carlton is a highly-skilled American guitarist who became well-known in the 1970s and 1980s for playing alongside successful artists such as Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. He has also released a series of solo albums, the most recent being 2012's Live in Tokyo.
Born in Torrance, California on March 2, 1948, Carlton began playing guitar at the age of 12. Inspired by blues and jazz players such as B.B. King, Wes Montgomery, and Charlie Christian, he developed his own style of single-line improvisation. After studying at Central Texas College, he moved to Los Angeles in 1968 and began session work.
In 1974, he joined Steely Dan on their Pretzel Logic tour, playing lead guitar on hits such as "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" and "Peg". He also appeared on the band's 1976 album The Royal Scam. The following year, he collaborated with Joni Mitchell on her Court and Spark album, playing on the Grammy-winning single "Help Me".
In the 1980s, Carlton released a series of solo albums including Friends (1983), Discovery (1987), and Alone, But Never Alone (1988). He also continued to tour and record with other artists, including Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, and Michael McDonald.
In the 1990s and 2000s, Carlton released a number of live and studio albums, including Last Nite (2000), Deep into It (2002) and Live at the Blue Note (2006). In 2010, he was inducted into the Guitar Center's Rock Walk of Fame. Six albums were created by Carlton between 1978 and 1984. His cover of Santo Farina's "Sleepwalk" shot up the pop and adult contemporary charts. He worked on several solo projects between 1985 and 1990, including the live album Last Nite.
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