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Music legend Larry Tamblyn has died at the age of 82.
The star was best known for his work with band The Standells who had major hit Dirty Water in 1966.
Larry came from a family of Hollywood actors, with his brother Russ Tamblyn starring in Django Unchained and Drive.
Paying tribute to his uncle, Larry’s nephew Dennis Tamblyn wrote on Facebook, according to The Mirror: ‘A few years ago, The Standells played at Hotel Congress here in Tucson and Larry stayed with me.
‘It was so great to hang out with him and catch up. He was still making music well into his later years. You will be missed, Uncle Larry.’
His cause of his death was not disclosed.
The Standells are an American garage rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in the 1960s.
Music legend Larry Tamblyn has died at the age of 82
They have been referred to as a ‘punk band of the 1960s’, and are said to have inspired such groups as the Sex Pistols and Ramones.
The band was formed in 1962 by lead vocalist and keyboard player Larry, guitarist Tony Valentino, bass guitarist Jody Rich, and drummer Benny King.
Larry had previously been a solo performer, recording several 45 singles in the late 1950s and early 1960s including Dearest, Patty Ann, This Is The Night, My Bride To Be and Destiny for Faro and Linda Records.
He is the brother of actor Russ Tamblyn and the uncle of actor Amber Tamblyn.
Fans quickly took to social media to pay tribute to the music star, with one writing: ‘I can’t think of a more iconic garage rock anthem than The Standells Dirty Water.
‘It’s definitely one of the most memorable tunes of the era and personally I’ve always loved dancing to it…I was very said to hear the news…Heartfelt condolences tohis nearest and dearest.’
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