LARRY HOPPEN
Orleans

Larry Hoppen is a founding member and 'the voice' of the band Orleans, whose critically acclaimed music and memorable harmonies are loved the world over. Tens of millions of fans instantly recognize Larry's uplifting tenor from Orleans' timeless classic mega-hits Still the One, Dance with Me, and Love Takes Time. Recently, BMI certified "Still the One" and "Dance With Me" with a combined airplay of over 6 million and counting!

From a musical family, Larry is equally at home on keyboards or guitar, and is adroit on bass, melodica, and trumpet. His mother started taking him on club gigs when he was ten. His vocal and instrumental talents have since been featured on tours and album releases by such diverse artists as Graham Parker, Michael Franks, Italian pop star Brando, Lulu, Felix Cavaliere, and Livingston Taylor. Recently, Hoppen contributed his unique style of Hammond B-3 organ on CDs released in 1997 by popular Alternative rockers Screaming Cheetah Wheelies and Blues Traveler.

After a dozen Orleans albums over 25 years, Larry finally recorded his first "solo" album in 1996. Looking for the Light was cut with a band -- The UnHerd - featuring world renowned musicians David Sancious, Tony Levin and Terry Silverlight. All CD sales profits and 100% of Larry's publishing are donated to "Sunshine for HIV Kids," which he and wife Patricia co-founded in 1993. The symbiotic combination of Larry's musical career and charitable efforts is something to which he is deeply committed. In September 1997, Larry was awarded the Shining Star Award for his work with Sunshine for HIV Kinds.

Another solo album, HandMad, was released in 1998. Besides music and his family, Larry enjoys baseball and is taking up golf. He resides in Sanford, Florida with his wife, twin girls and 2 cats.