More Larry Vallon

ALWAYS a smile.
ALWAYS, "What can I do for you?"
ALWAYS there with whatever you needed, and we always
needed something last minute
because our bands always needed something last minute.

Larry is one of the truly great ones.
Sorry I missed the tribute.

Hopeful this email, and what I'm assuming
will be many more of us chiming in for Larry will keep this chain going for a bit longer.
xo
Janie Hoffman

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I have known Larry Vallon since 1970…when we were all youngsters working with the most exciting artists in the world in a wild and wonderful business that was unfolding.…..myself and Gary Perkins had started Pacific Presentations around 1970 after Pinnacle Dance Concerts in the 60's, and we quickly become arch competitors of Concert Associates, later Wolf & Rissmiller all through the 70's.….Larry was their "gunslinger" and "do it all" guy….and even though we were all very fierce competitors, Gary and I had special liking and respect for Larry…..he was just a wonderful fun guy and we had many mutual friends like the Fernandez brothers, Jeff Greenberg, Tom Ross, etc…. and we all gave each other a lot of mutual respect and admiration…. and even partied a bit together (out of sight of course). Those were very special days with beyond great music accessible everywhere…and we were all in because we loved the music.….We were all lucky to have been there with such a great group of people and artists….Larry was one of the best ...and nicest, and more than deserved to have the long fruitful career he had….

Sepp Donahower

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Larry is truly a great human being one of the good guys

Butch Stone

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Thank you for celebrating, Larry.

I met Larry in 2004 when he joined AEG Live. I was in my early 20s then just making my way into the live business and I was blown away then and now with how effortlessly he wears his knowledge, experience, relationships and experience. It's a tough business, especially starting out but working with and for Larry was like being with family. He always took time for me and told me how he got his start "icing coca-colas" back stage. I learned that being a part of the business at any level was important and valuable to the artist, plus incredible experience for me.

It was a few years before someone else told me the Cameron Crowe story and that the scene from Almost Famous was inspired by LV. He would never be the one to tell it and I can assure you there are thousands of others just like it out there.

He is all about working to make everyone better, propping others up and is an inspiration to me.

One of his daughters, Vanessa, is now working with us in our content group and we value her greatly while we have her. She is destined for great things. :)

Dean DeWulf

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RE: Vallon - A real gentleman. The conduit to so many great shows..Bravo Larry, they don't make em like you anymore..
Ed Eckstine
Woodland Hills, California

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Larry is a beautiful human being beyond being a great industry executive. Be it at Universal or at AEG, Larry has always been someone who strived for the win win for all. He was always willing to help, always had time to share stories and catch up when I'd stop by his office and always wanted the best for all. His love for the business, the music and the artists remains true. His heart is always in the right place. To see Larry and his daughter Kelly together is a reminder that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

KIm Garner

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Only Larry could land this with a smile and make you feel good about a true mess. Enjoy as you gave. Kevin Benson
ENTERTAINMENT
Teena Marie Delays Concerts
March 22, 1985
Teena Marie's six concerts scheduled at the Beverly Theatre tonight through Sunday have been postponed because the singer is suffering from bronchial pneumonia. The concerts will be held June 2-4 and June 8-10. Tickets for the original concerts will be honored at the corresponding rescheduled shows.

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I worked at Universal Amphitheatre from 90-93 alongside Larry Vallon.
There was a ridiculous set of rules and production guidelines, part of the deal for a specific size tour, of course most tours were bigger and of course required more stage hands, catering etc, then the agents and bookers agreed on.
Being the production manager I was the one that was the first line of defense.
Often it was a delicate conversation. Larry always made both sides happy and always had time to listen. I learned honesty and integrity from Larry. He led by example. True character.
In other letters published by fellow touring personal we all revered Larry, to me that speaks miles.
We are the working class of the music business and Larry is welcome at our table anytime !!!
Thanks for writing

Cheers

Bobby Schneider

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Larry Vallon is and will always be THE BEST - his honesty, kindness, caring, devotion to his family and goodness are unparalleled in the Music Business and in most human beings - love, love, love Larry and Claudia and daughters!

Mary Beth Medley

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PPS: Larry introduced me to the Lefsetz letter when it was a sheet.

Jim Anderson

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