That was a wonderful interview with Larry! He brought a lot of insight to the times, and of the effect Leon had during those times! I wish I could have been in on the stories he was privey too! Larry has a real respect for history and the times! Thanks for sharing with us Larry Shaeffer🌹🌅❣️
Always the best Larry has seen so many and lived with the greats always been jealous. I’ve been luck to know him and still have in my life. Always loved hearing his stories
Larry was always good to me - he booked me to open for a lot of different acts that he brought in. Ray Charles, the Righteous Brothers - Larry always had so many awesome stories.
I spent 9 years in Cain's Ballroom about every weekend. I know this guy Larry a little bit as I'm from down the street in his hometown. I had 2 night clubs in that town with bands 6 nights a week. And before, I played bass in bands 6 nights a week. Larry had a red Pantera as we ended up living in the same apartment complex in Tulsa for a while. I moved to Tulsa in '76 and seen Leon play at Cains several times.. I lived with a girl (Debbie) who had back building pass, where all the bands parked their buses. So I got to party in a few of those over the years. Fun times.
Best interview yet. One of the most humble, kind and knowledgeable guys in the business. Crazy to think what he did was at a time when the City Didn't support downtown at all...Seeing the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Cramps, Iggy Pop, U2, Van Halen, Police, Elvis Costello, or Muddy Waters shows he brought toTulsa back in the 70's.....He even convinced Willie to move his picnic from Texas to Oklahoma. The 1977 Picnic is another legendary show. Over 100,000 at the Fairgrounds. Skynyrd sadly had their crash shortly after that show.....I saw he got a book deal for a biography. Thats one book ill be reading. Hot damn..
Was this interview also conducted in 2021? Loved the wonderful information shared. All that musica action going on in Tulsa, that I I knew nothing about when living in OKC (although a young teen when the Church Studio came about).
How is he not in the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame?Over two decades he basically built the music scene in Tulsa at a time when Tulsa politicians were not progressive, helpful Or supportive at all......Not that I think Mr. Shaeffer gives a damn about being in a hall of fame or receiving awards. Lol .Which I like even more.....One thing that should happen is Mayor Bynum should apologize in behalf of the City of Tulsa for the hell he and his family went through. I read some article where he says he's scarred for life, PTSD, it had a huge effect of his kids, his oldest son in particular who got teased in school everyday until he kicked 3 kids asses at once. He said that's why he sold Cains, and disappeared .....People who file false reports of this size should be charged with a felony. The damage it does sticks to that person the rest of their life. Even if found innocent. God bless you Larry. I remember the Toy giveaway he did at Cain's for 10 years. So many kids who wouldn't get a thing, Larry made sure they got anything on the stage they wanted. Pizza too. So glad he's back.
@@manifestingbeautifullife2187 what happened? The comment above alluded to something but I don't recall ever hearing anything about that, or why he sold it.
Leon's been making royalties off his songs that other people have recorded and everything he played on for years... his last house in Nashville is up for sale for 4.5 million. Leon was such a wonderful person he didn't live large but he fulfilled his dream of becoming a rockstar... I've met Leon and to this day I miss Leon Russell. I'm an audio engineer and proud to say that I was with Leon in New York City, in the 80's. Introverted yes, but a wonderful human being...
That was a wonderful interview with Larry! He brought a lot of insight to the times, and of the effect Leon had during those times! I wish I could have been in on the stories he was privey too! Larry has a real respect for history and the times! Thanks for sharing with us Larry Shaeffer🌹🌅❣️
Always the best Larry has seen so many and lived with the greats always been jealous. I’ve been luck to know him and still have in my life. Always loved hearing his stories
Larry has been a great friend to the Church Studio! He's funny, engaging and is a wonderful asset to Tulsa and the music industry as a whole!
Larry was my grandparents neighbor for a long time
That's cool! We bet he was a great neighbor.
Larry was always good to me - he booked me to open for a lot of different acts that he brought in. Ray Charles, the Righteous Brothers - Larry always had so many awesome stories.
Met him when we played the Cains! No heat and air days! 😁
great interview - hope the book gets written, and I wish we could've heard some of those stories!
Larry, nobody can tell a story better than you.
Loved hearing this man. He knows his stuff.
I spent 9 years in Cain's Ballroom about every weekend. I know this guy Larry a little bit as I'm from down the street in his hometown. I had 2 night clubs in that town with bands 6 nights a week. And before, I played bass in bands 6 nights a week. Larry had a red Pantera as we ended up living in the same apartment complex in Tulsa for a while. I moved to Tulsa in '76 and seen Leon play at Cains several times.. I lived with a girl (Debbie) who had back building pass, where all the bands parked their buses. So I got to party in a few of those over the years.
Fun times.
What a joy! Thank you for this video.
Loved hearing this! ❤️
Most excellent interview. Keep 'em coming.
More to come! Thanks for your regular support!
Best interview yet. One of the most humble, kind and knowledgeable guys in the business. Crazy to think what he did was at a time when the City Didn't support downtown at all...Seeing the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Cramps, Iggy Pop, U2, Van Halen, Police, Elvis Costello, or Muddy Waters shows he brought toTulsa back in the 70's.....He even convinced Willie to move his picnic from Texas to Oklahoma. The 1977 Picnic is another legendary show. Over 100,000 at the Fairgrounds. Skynyrd sadly had their crash shortly after that show.....I saw he got a book deal for a biography. Thats one book ill be reading. Hot damn..
We agree! Larry's is a true trailblazer and we wouldn't be where we are today without him!
Was this interview also conducted in 2021? Loved the wonderful information shared. All that musica action going on in Tulsa, that I I knew nothing about when living in OKC (although a young teen when the Church Studio came about).
How is he not in the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame?Over two decades he basically built the music scene in Tulsa at a time when Tulsa politicians were not progressive, helpful Or supportive at all......Not that I think Mr. Shaeffer gives a damn about being in a hall of fame or receiving awards. Lol .Which I like even more.....One thing that should happen is Mayor Bynum should apologize in behalf of the City of Tulsa for the hell he and his family went through. I read some article where he says he's scarred for life, PTSD, it had a huge effect of his kids, his oldest son in particular who got teased in school everyday until he kicked 3 kids asses at once. He said that's why he sold Cains, and disappeared .....People who file false reports of this size should be charged with a felony. The damage it does sticks to that person the rest of their life. Even if found innocent. God bless you Larry. I remember the Toy giveaway he did at Cain's for 10 years. So many kids who wouldn't get a thing, Larry made sure they got anything on the stage they wanted. Pizza too. So glad he's back.
Amen!! I was there, and felt that horrible life killing vibe. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.😥
@@manifestingbeautifullife2187 what happened?
The comment above alluded to something but I don't recall ever hearing anything about that, or why he sold it.
@Clint Beachwood what exactly had happened?
Hadn't heard anything about that
Hey Larry, good to see your doing well! Glenna
and still a Big Damn Deal...
We agree! Larry is the MAN! We love him.
Didn't know Leon made that kind of money to own Rolls Royce and mansions.
Leon's been making royalties off his songs that other people have recorded and everything he played on for years... his last house in Nashville is up for sale for 4.5 million. Leon was such a wonderful person he didn't live large but he fulfilled his dream of becoming a rockstar... I've met Leon and to this day I miss Leon Russell. I'm an audio engineer and proud to say that I was with Leon in New York City, in the 80's. Introverted yes, but a wonderful human being...
💩🤢 probly should check legal history.
Stand for something, or fall for anything
Li er
Bless your heart. 😂