Spanning from the late 1950's into the new millennium, the Earls have continuously been pleasing audiences with their flawless harmonies ceaseless vitality and endearing dedication to their fans. Larry Chance & the Earls represent the music that helped define Rock 'N' Roll, the original doo wop era that put the street corner- society onto the national charts.
Born in South Philadelphia, PA, Larry Chance grew up in a neighborhood noted for it's show business roots, spawning such talents as Fabian, Frankie Avalon, Chubby Checker, Mario Lanza, Danny & the Juniors, Joey Bishop, David Brenner, and many more. It was here Chance began his love affair with show business.
It was 1955 when his family moved to the Bronx, NY, there Larry discovered that vocal groups were to be found on almost every street corner, so he developed one of his own in 1957, with five friends, and called his group, the High-Hatters. By 1960 the group had evolved into what would then be called "the Earls". Through the years, the original members moved on to other things. Drummer & 2nd tenor, Bobby Tribuzio has been with Larry since 1963, a partnership that has lasted nearly a half century. Bobby has become a valuable asset in the recording studio as well and has co-produced, with Larry, the Earls most recent albums. Joining the Earls more recently, the current lineup includes Bobby Coleman, bass player, guitar, keyboards and vocals. Bobby is also a fine songwriter and has teamed with Larry to place quite a few compositions on recent Earls albums. Earlier in his career, Bobby also worked with the "Belmonts" and the "Regents". Chuck Mearizo, guitar player and vocals. Chuck is a fine sound engineer and has his own recording studio in Rutherford, New Jersey. In fact, two of the most recent Earls albums, "Back On the Streets of the Bronx" and "Moonlight Kiss" were recorded at his studio. The most recent addition is Vitto Garcia, bass player, keyboards, guitar, drums, trombone, vocals and more!! Being such a talented and gifted musician and vocalist, it's not surprising that Vitto is also a music instructor, arranger and composer.
Larry and company have placed many songs on the charts, including: Life Is But a Dream, Never, I Believe, and of course the classic Remember Then. They've recorded many other classics including: Looking For My Baby, Eyes, Kissin' and Cry, Cry, Cry, etc. .
An Earl's performance will feature audience participation and comedy. Larry's comedy talents were featured on the Imus in the Morning show, where he performed, memorably, for a ten year period as the voice of characters, such as, "Geraldo Santana Banana", and the streetwise "Rainbow Johnson".
Larry Chance & the Earls were very honored to be inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame on June 21, 2008, joining such notables as Colin Powell, Regis Philbin, Danny Aiello, Red Buttons, Rita Moreno, Bobby Darin and Luther Vandross. This is the highest honor the Borough bestows. Larry Chance & the Earls were also very honored to be inducted into the Wildwood, New Jersey Walk of Fame in 2008.
