Just Because it's a Friday night ... here are Larry and Lorrie - The Collins Kids! They treat us to one of their classic performances. Larry really gives that double-neck a workout. #collinskids #rocknroll #rockabilly | GatorRock

RIP Larry Collins Lawrence Collins (October 4, 1944 – January 5, 2024) was an American guitarist, best known for being a part of The Collins Kids duo with his sister Lorrie, being mentored by Joe Maphis, and for his fast and energetic playing. When The Collins Kids initially split up in 1961, Collins continued to perform as a solo artist, and most notably co-wrote the 1972 hit "Delta Dawn".(Wiki) #LarryCollins #CollinsKids #rockabilly #musiclegends #vintage #50smusic #siblingduo #guitarists #sin

We've lost Rockabilly Royalty. Larry Collins grew up on TV. playing guitar and singing with his sister Lorrie as part of The Collins Kids -- starting when he was 10 years old. Their songs: Hop, Skip and Jump,” "Hoy Hoy", “Hot Rod,” “Whistle Bait” have become Rockabilly standards. Larry was known for his energetic performances and his guitar style which he learned alongside "king of the strings" Joe Maphis. Lorrie passed away in 2018. Larry Collins was 79. In this clip from 2015, Larry performs a