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'''Larry Van Kriedt''' (born July 4, 1954) is a [[jazz]] musician. He is best known for being the original [[bass guitar|bassist]] for the rock band [[AC/DC]] around November 1973, joining [[Malcolm Young]] (rhythm guitar), [[Angus Young]] (lead guitar), [[Dave Evans (singer)|Dave Evans]] (lead vocals) and [[Colin Burgess (musician)|Colin Burgess]] (drums). He was replaced In February 1974. Van Kriedt also plays [[saxophone]], [[guitar]] and [[vocals]].
'''Larry Van Kriedt''' (born July 4, 1954) is an American-born Australian [[jazz]] musician. He is best known for being the original [[bass guitar|bassist]] for the rock band [[AC/DC]] around November 1973, joining [[Malcolm Young]] (rhythm guitar), [[Angus Young]] (lead guitar), [[Dave Evans (singer)|Dave Evans]] (lead vocals) and [[Colin Burgess (musician)|Colin Burgess]] (drums). He was replaced in February 1974. Van Kriedt also plays [[saxophone]], [[guitar]] and [[vocals|sings]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
{{BLP unsourced section|date=August 2018}}
{{BLP unsourced section|date=August 2018}}
Van Kriedt was born to a multi-instrumental family in [[San Francisco]] on July 4, 1954. His father was the renowned [[jazz]] musician [[David van Kriedt]] who composed, arranged played and recorded with such artists as [[Dave Brubeck]], [[Paul Desmond]], [[Stan Kenton]] and many more. All of Larry’s life has been centered on music, particularly jazz. He began playing the [[double bass]] at age 9, guitar at 12, and added saxophone and vocals to the list at 15. He studied jazz, harmony, composition and musical arrangement with his father.
Van Kriedt was born to a multi-instrumental family in [[San Francisco]] on July 4, 1954. His father was the renowned [[jazz]] musician [[David van Kriedt]] who composed, arranged played and recorded with such artists as [[Dave Brubeck]], [[Paul Desmond]], [[Stan Kenton]] and many more. All of Larry’s life has been centred on music, particularly jazz. He began playing the [[double bass]] at age 9, guitar at 12, and added saxophone and vocals to the list at 15. He studied jazz, harmony, composition and musical arrangement with his father.


In 1969, at age 15, his family moved to [[Sydney]], Australia where he met [[Angus Young]] shortly after arrival. He started hanging out with Angus and his brother, [[Malcolm Young]]. Larry is described as being an accomplished jazz-influenced guitarist during this period. One of his first studio sessions was as the bassist in the original line-up of [[AC/DC]] in 1973.
In 1969, at age 15, his family moved to [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Australia where he met [[Angus Young]] shortly after arrival. He started hanging out with Angus and his brother, [[Malcolm Young]]. Van Kriedt is described as being an accomplished jazz-influenced guitarist during this period. One of his first studio sessions was as the bassist in the original line-up of [[AC/DC]] in 1973.


==AC/DC==
==AC/DC==
{{Main Article|AC/DC}}
{{Main Article|AC/DC}}
In November 1973 he was asked to join the brand new band [[AC/DC]] by [[Malcolm Young]] shortly after, lead signer [[Dave Evans (singer)|Dave Evans]] and drummer [[Colin Burgess (musician)|Colin Burgess]] joined as [[Angus Young]] joined shortly thereafter.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nrk.no/hordaland/_-ac_dc-are-ignoring-their-history-1.8197145|title=– AC/DC are ignoring their history|last=Svendsen|first=Roy Hilmar|work=NRK|access-date=2018-08-22|language=nb-NO}}</ref> On December 31, 1973 the band would perform their first ever live show.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://glidemagazine.com/video/42-years-ago-today-acdc-perform-first-ever-live-show-watch-can-sit-next-girl_/|title=42 Years Ago Today - AC/DC Perform First Ever Live Show (Watch "Can I Sit Next To You Girl") - Glide Magazine|work=Glide Magazine|access-date=2018-08-21|language=en-US}}</ref> Four months later the band would record the single [[Can I Sit Next to You, Girl]] where he recorded his bass lines, shortly after he left the band and his bass lines were said to have been re-record by [[George Young (rock musician)|George Young]] <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512224043/http://www.ac-dc.net/collectors/rare_tracks_studio.php|title=AC/DC ac-dc.net Latest AC/DC News, AC/DC Tour, AC/DC Discography, AC/DC Story|date=2014-05-12|access-date=2018-08-20}}</ref><ref name="maximum1">{{cite book|last1=Engleheart|first1=Murray|last2=Durieux|first2=Arnaud|title=AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll|year=2006|publisher=Harper Collins|pages=46, 54, & 60}}</ref>(one of the older brothers of Malcolm and Angus). After this, he was replaced by Neil Smith. AC/DC employed a succession of bass players over the following few months.
In November 1973 he was asked to join the brand new band [[AC/DC]] by [[Malcolm Young]]. Shortly after, lead singer [[Dave Evans (singer)|Dave Evans]], drummer [[Colin Burgess (musician)|Colin Burgess]] and guitarist [[Angus Young]] joined.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nrk.no/hordaland/_-ac_dc-are-ignoring-their-history-1.8197145|title=– AC/DC are ignoring their history|last=Svendsen|first=Roy Hilmar|work=NRK|access-date=2018-08-22|language=nb-NO}}</ref> On December 31, 1973 the band performed their first ever live show.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://glidemagazine.com/video/42-years-ago-today-acdc-perform-first-ever-live-show-watch-can-sit-next-girl_/|title=42 Years Ago Today - AC/DC Perform First Ever Live Show (Watch "Can I Sit Next To You Girl") - Glide Magazine|work=Glide Magazine|access-date=2018-08-21|language=en-US}}</ref> Four months later the band recorded the single "[[Can I Sit Next to You, Girl]]", although shortly afterwards Van Kriedt was fired and his bass lines were said to have been re-recorded by [[George Young (rock musician)|George Young]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ac-dc.net/collectors/rare_tracks_studio.php|title=AC/DC ac-dc.net Latest AC/DC News, AC/DC Tour, AC/DC Discography, AC/DC Story|date=2014-05-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512224043/http://www.ac-dc.net/collectors/rare_tracks_studio.php|access-date=2018-08-20|archive-date=12 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="maximum1">{{cite book|last1=Engleheart|first1=Murray|last2=Durieux|first2=Arnaud|title=AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll|year=2006|publisher=Harper Collins|pages=46, 54, & 60}}</ref> (one of the older brothers of Malcolm and Angus). After this, he was replaced by Neil Smith. AC/DC employed a succession of bass players over the following few months.


In January 1975 after [[Rob Bailey (musician)|Rob Bailey]] was fired, [[Paul Matters]] joined the group as bassist for live shows but his tenure was short-lived, being replaced by [[Mark Evans (musician)|Mark Evans]] in March 1975.<ref name="Engleheart"/> Until [[Axl Rose]] joined as a guest vocalist in 2016, Van Kriedt had been the only member in the group's history to be born in the US.
In January 1975 after [[Rob Bailey (musician)|Rob Bailey]] was fired, [[Paul Matters]] joined the group as bassist for live shows but his tenure was short-lived, being replaced by [[Mark Evans (musician)|Mark Evans]] in March 1975.<ref name="maximum1"/> Until [[Axl Rose]] joined as a guest vocalist in 2016, Van Kriedt had been the only member in the group's history to be born in the US.


==Other Bands==
==Other bands==
Van Kriedt would create his own band called Non Stop Dancers with Kevin Jones (guitar, vocals), Jane Stewart (keyboards), Karen Steains (bass), Brett Van Kriedt (drums). They released one full length album, ''Surprise Surprise'', in 1984.<ref name="McF">{{cite encyclopedia |last=McFarlane |first=Ian |authorlink=Ian McFarlane |encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] |title=Encyclopedia entry for 'Non Stop Dancers' |url=http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=543 |accessdate=19 February 2018 |year=1999 |publisher=[[Allen & Unwin]] |location=[[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] |isbn=1-86508-072-1 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040803170255/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=542 |archivedate=3 August 2004 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Van Kriedt created his own band called Non Stop Dancers with Kevin Jones (guitar, vocals), Jane Stewart (keyboards), Karen Steains (bass), and Brett Van Kriedt (drums). They released one full length album, ''Surprise Surprise'', in 1984.<ref name="McF">{{cite encyclopedia |last=McFarlane |first=Ian |author-link=Ian McFarlane |encyclopedia=[[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] |title=Encyclopedia entry for 'Non Stop Dancers' |url=http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=543 |access-date=19 February 2018 |year=1999 |publisher=[[Allen & Unwin]] |location=[[St Leonards, New South Wales|St Leonards, NSW]] |isbn=1-86508-072-1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040803170255/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=542 |archive-date=3 August 2004 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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From 1997 to 1999, he lived in [[Morocco]], working there as a musician with his band Afram doing radio, television and concerts such as the first Gnawa Festival in [[Essaouira]] in 1998, and raising money for the charity, B.A.Y.T.I. After leaving Morocco he travelled the world [[busking]], that is, playing jazz on the street from London to Provence to Sydney. This was when he started making [[Backing track|backing tracks]] of [[Jazz standard|jazz standards]].


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In 2002, Van Kriedt pioneered the first online downloadable jazz playalong backing track [[E-Business|e-business]], Jazzbacks.com.
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From 1997 to 1999, he lived in [[Morocco]], working there as a musician with his band Afram doing radio, television and concerts such as the first Gnawa Festival in [[Essaouira]] in 1998, and raising money for the charity, B.A.Y.T.I. After leaving Morocco he travelled the world [[busking]], that is, playing jazz on the street from London to Provence to Sydney. This was when he started making backing tracks of jazz standards.


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In 2007, he worked with Paul Agbakoba in The LPs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelps.com |title=Jazz Musicians group Sheffield Latin Funk Soul Jazz |publisher=The LPs |access-date=2011-08-20}}</ref>
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In 2002, Van Kriedt pioneered the first online downloadable jazz playalong backing track e-business, Jazzbacks.com.

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In 2007, he worked with Paul Agbakoba in The LPs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelps.com |title=Jazz Musicians group Sheffield Latin Funk Soul Jazz |publisher=The LPs |date= |accessdate=2011-08-20}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:33, 21 May 2024

Larry Van Kriedt
Van Kriedt around 2006
Van Kriedt around 2006
Background information
Born (1954-07-04) 4 July 1954 (age 70)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Saxophone, bass guitar, guitar, vocals[1]
Years active1963—present
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Larry Van Kriedt (born July 4, 1954) is an American-born Australian jazz musician. He is best known for being the original bassist for the rock band AC/DC around November 1973, joining Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar), Angus Young (lead guitar), Dave Evans (lead vocals) and Colin Burgess (drums). He was replaced in February 1974. Van Kriedt also plays saxophone, guitar and sings.

Early life

[edit]

Van Kriedt was born to a multi-instrumental family in San Francisco on July 4, 1954. His father was the renowned jazz musician David van Kriedt who composed, arranged played and recorded with such artists as Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Stan Kenton and many more. All of Larry’s life has been centred on music, particularly jazz. He began playing the double bass at age 9, guitar at 12, and added saxophone and vocals to the list at 15. He studied jazz, harmony, composition and musical arrangement with his father.

In 1969, at age 15, his family moved to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia where he met Angus Young shortly after arrival. He started hanging out with Angus and his brother, Malcolm Young. Van Kriedt is described as being an accomplished jazz-influenced guitarist during this period. One of his first studio sessions was as the bassist in the original line-up of AC/DC in 1973.

AC/DC

[edit]
Main article: AC/DC

In November 1973 he was asked to join the brand new band AC/DC by Malcolm Young. Shortly after, lead singer Dave Evans, drummer Colin Burgess and guitarist Angus Young joined.[2] On December 31, 1973 the band performed their first ever live show.[3] Four months later the band recorded the single "Can I Sit Next to You, Girl", although shortly afterwards Van Kriedt was fired and his bass lines were said to have been re-recorded by George Young[4][5] (one of the older brothers of Malcolm and Angus). After this, he was replaced by Neil Smith. AC/DC employed a succession of bass players over the following few months.

In January 1975 after Rob Bailey was fired, Paul Matters joined the group as bassist for live shows but his tenure was short-lived, being replaced by Mark Evans in March 1975.[5] Until Axl Rose joined as a guest vocalist in 2016, Van Kriedt had been the only member in the group's history to be born in the US.

Other bands

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Van Kriedt created his own band called Non Stop Dancers with Kevin Jones (guitar, vocals), Jane Stewart (keyboards), Karen Steains (bass), and Brett Van Kriedt (drums). They released one full length album, Surprise Surprise, in 1984.[6]

Personal life

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From 1997 to 1999, he lived in Morocco, working there as a musician with his band Afram doing radio, television and concerts such as the first Gnawa Festival in Essaouira in 1998, and raising money for the charity, B.A.Y.T.I. After leaving Morocco he travelled the world busking, that is, playing jazz on the street from London to Provence to Sydney. This was when he started making backing tracks of jazz standards.

In 2002, Van Kriedt pioneered the first online downloadable jazz playalong backing track e-business, Jazzbacks.com.

In 2007, he worked with Paul Agbakoba in The LPs.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Square, Leopold. "Larry Van Kriedt makes debut at Leopold Square". leopoldsquare.com. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  2. ^ Svendsen, Roy Hilmar. "– AC/DC are ignoring their history". NRK (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  3. ^ "42 Years Ago Today - AC/DC Perform First Ever Live Show (Watch "Can I Sit Next To You Girl") - Glide Magazine". Glide Magazine. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  4. ^ "AC/DC ac-dc.net Latest AC/DC News, AC/DC Tour, AC/DC Discography, AC/DC Story". 12 May 2014. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  5. ^ a b Engleheart, Murray; Durieux, Arnaud (2006). AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll. Harper Collins. pp. 46, 54, & 60.
  6. ^ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Non Stop Dancers'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  7. ^ "Jazz Musicians group Sheffield Latin Funk Soul Jazz". The LPs. Retrieved 20 August 2011.

Further reading

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  • "AC/DC Maximum Rock & Roll", Murray Englehart with Arnaud Durieux, 2007
  • "Two Sides To Every Glory", Paul Stenning, 2005
  • "Metal Hammer & Classic Rock present AC/DC", Metal Hammer magazine special, 2005
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