Rip Larry West

Ron Epperson · Post by **Ron Epperson** » 3 Sep 2011 5:10 pm

just recieved a call that the son of carl west has passed on 9-1-11 he had lou garic decease my condolences to his mom who he was taking care of after his daD PASSED larry will be missed

Stephan Franck · Post by **Stephan Franck** » 4 Sep 2011 11:28 am

Thanks Ron for letting us know. I'm very saddened by this news. I only met Larry a handful of times, when he moved back to california. The last time I saw him was when he had just been diagnosed, 2 or 3 years ago. That was obviously a shock, and yet, he was incredibly graceful. He was one of the friendliest, warmest person I ever met, and from the little that I was able to experience, a great musician.

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 6 Sep 2011 9:23 am

Hey Ron, I'm really sorry to hear about this. I've known Larry West (Pouncy) since he was a teenager. He used to go with my stepdaughter when he was in high school. Later we worked together a bit. Larry was a very good vocalist as well as drummer. He had moved back to California to take care of his mother after Carl passed away and then he contacted Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) a neurological disorder. I sent him a copy of a Guitar Player magazine which had a story of guitarist Jason Becker who also had ALS and lived many years with it and is still alive to the best of my knowledge. RIP Larry.....JH in Va.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 15 Sep 2011 11:39 am

This is sad.I remember Eddie Drake givin all his boots to Larry just before he died.RIP.Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.& Crawfish Band.

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 17 Sep 2011 4:27 pm

Leo, Larry gave those boots to Jimmy Lester....JH in Va.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 10 Oct 2011 5:04 pm

Hey Jerry! Jimmy never told us. That means Eddy's still booting around us when Jimmy is doing Gigs.Leo

Jerry Fessenden · Post by **Jerry Fessenden** » 11 Oct 2011 5:02 am

I had just talked to Terry Bethel about Larry and he said he wasn't doing well... About 3 yrs ago , I mailed some CD's to Larry from the "Vegas days". He replied about "a blast from the past" I think he was the greatest sinder I had ever heard ... the greatest singer for sure... It sure was a shock to me ... Larry had sent me a picture of him and Dick Miller doing "the Other Woman" in Branson ,,taken by Billie-Jo-Spears .... what a loss!! JF

Sharon Denny · Post by **Sharon Denny** » 16 Oct 2011 10:01 am

I just recently heard a copy of a tape of Larry West & the Borrowed Band - Wow! what a great sound!!

A great band, great steel playing & Larry's fantastic voice! He surely will be missed. Larry & his family will be in my prayers.

Keith Junot · Post by **Keith Junot** » 17 Oct 2011 8:10 pm

Condolences to Larrys Family , I met Larry in Nov. of '87 , up here in Anchorage , Alaska when he was working @ the Midnight Express in a Showband ... he would come into the Club we were playing on his breaks , set in & knock our socks off every time , great singer , player & friend ... I am proud to say that we have been friends all of these years , he certainly will be missed ....

Jerry Fessenden · Post by **Jerry Fessenden** » 27 Oct 2011 4:03 pm

I'm sure surprised that more steel players don't seem to know what a loss we have just had ,,, A steel player could play all night on the songs Larry did ... The Borrowed Band in Vegas had a great run with so many fine players like Bethel & Miller on steels and Dennis Milan on guitar . JF

Jerry Sherbahn · Post by **Jerry Sherbahn** » 8 Nov 2011 8:25 pm

Sorry to hear Larry passed away. Larry was in my studio and recorded several demo's. Sorry I don't have a copy of those. I also played for Larry on several country gospel concerts in Alaska. He had a christian background and love country gospel music. I also got to pick with his relation, Pam Miller, Eddy Millers daughter, of Nashville. I wish his family well and prayers

Arthur York · Post by **Arthur York** » 9 Jun 2013 2:58 pm

We miss Larry so much, his humor that never went away during his illness, every visit with him was always filled with humor all the way to the end, he always said something to make us laugh.We all loved him so much. Art York

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 11 Jun 2013 9:27 am

You sure are right about that Art,truly both missed. I remember all those recording sessions at Gold Star in Hollywood with Carl and Larry be watching me Play Drums. That smile he always would give. God Bless them and family. Uncle Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. The God Father Of Southern California Country Music.

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