Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

(1948–)

Torrance, CA, United States

Torrance, California-born guitarist who played with The Crusaders, appeared on Steely Dan's Royal Scam and Aja sessions, and played guitar on Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark. On Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, he performed on 'She's Out of My Life.' Known as 'Mr. 335' for his mastery of the Gibson ES-335.

Larry Carlton's albums

Off the Wall
Off the Wall
Michael Jackson · 1979
She's Out of My Life
Michael Jackson · 1979

Larry CarltonLarry CarltonLarry Carltonラリー・カールトン played guitar on 'She's Out of My Life' (1979) — the ballad MJMichael JacksonMichael Jacksonマイケル・ジャクソン famously cried on every take. At the time, Carlton was a member of The Crusaders and the go-to soloist on Steely Dan's 'The Royal Scam' and 'Aja' — the epitome of fusion guitar. He was also on Quincy JonesQuincy JonesQuincy Jonesクインシー・ジョーンズ's 'The Dude' in the same period, moving fluidly between jazz/fusion and pop. Jazz's 'Mr. 335' added color to one of pop's most emotional ballads.

— Larry Carlton — AllMusic Biography

Larry Carlton's albums