Veteran percussionist Larry McDonald one of seven persons who will be honoured during the July 30 Tribute to The Greats ceremony at Curphey Place in St Andrew. A rare acknowledgement for one of Jamaica's most accomplished musicians.
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The other recipients of Tribute to The Greats awards this year are Neville "Sparrow" Martin, bandmaster at the Alpha Boys School, guitarist Dwight Pinkney, singer Millicent Todd, music historian Herbie Miller, dance promoter Charles Simpson and sound system operator Haldane 'Jimmy Metro' James.
About Larry McDonald The dreadlocked journeyman has played with some of the greats, including pioneer Jamaican musicians like Count Ossie, Lennie Hibbert and Carlos Malcolm during the 1960s.
Larry McDonald relocated to the United States in the 1970s, where he has worked with cutting-edge acts like blues guitarist Taj Mahal and the late African-American poet Gil Scott-Heron.
Now in his 60s, Larry McDonald lives in New York City and keeps busy playing in three bands: The Rocksteady, Dub Is a Weapon and Meta and the Cornerstones.
After nearly 50 years backing other artistes, Larry McDonald crowned his career with his first solo album 'Drumquestra'.
Veteran percussionist Larry McDonald one of seven persons who will be honoured during the July 30 Tribute to The Greats ceremony at Curphey Place in St Andrew. A rare acknowledgement for one of Jamaica's most accomplished musicians.
