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Back In The Day was formed in
August, 2002. Larry Lee wanted to put together a group of
musicians/vocalist that would rival any national act. Their
very first show was with Chante' Moore, Kenny Lattimore,
and Joe. Larry convinced some promoter friends to put them
on the show, and the rest is history. Their very next show,
the following week, was with the world famous Isley Brothers.
Since then the band has shared the bill with countless national
acts.
In their home town of Detroit, Back In The Day was the
busiest band in the city during Super Bowl XL week. The
band performed 7 shows in 5 days. Performances for major
parties such as NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabues' Super
Bowl Party, the perfect party held by the perfect 72 Miami
Dolphins, and The NFL Management Councils' private party.
Back In The Day has four Detroit Music Awards nominations
under its belt for the R and B band of the year, and Larry
was voted the outstanding urban/funk musician of the year
(2006)
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Back In The Day provided the entertainment for 3 Super
Bowl XLIII events. World Champion Chicago Bear QB Jim Mcmahon
hired the band for his Swang N Bash. The night was star
studded. On Saturday the night before Super Bowl XLIII Back
In The Day performed for the retired players Superfest 2009.
It was held at the lovely Rutland Estates in St. Petersburg.
Lastly, the celebration to beat all celebrations. Larry
Lee and Back In The Day provided the entertainment for the
World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. It was a night to behold.
Larry Lee |
Larry
Lee spent 18 years in the NFL, 9 as a player, and 9 as an executive.
He played for
the
Detroit
Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Denver Broncos and played
in Super Bowl XXII with the Broncos. After his playing days, he
was Vice-President of the Detroit Lions from
1993-2001.
All of
that was a blessing for him, but now he is following his
childhood passion, music. Larry has been a professional bass
player for
more than 25 years.
He grew up in Dayton, Ohio the same town that produced
The Ohio Players, Lakeside, Heatwave, Slave, Roger Troutman, Sun,
Phaze-o, and Dottie
Peoples. So you know the funk is in him.
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What people Are Saying
" Back In The Day has opened for my national acts
at Arts, Beats, and Eats, the 10th largest festival in the
world, for the last 3 years. I love how they get the crowd
so hyped that the national act has no choice but to put
on a good show. In reality, they're a national act themselves"
-- Jonathan Witz, President/CEO Arts, Beats, and Eats Festival
Pontiac, Michigan
"Larry Lee and Back in The Day band are by far the
best band I have ever heard at a wedding. They were so impressive,
professional, and fun! I have already recommended this band
to 2 brides..."
-- Sara Hartwell - Wedding Client
"
The best band I've seen in years"
"
You guys are unbelievable"
-- Joe Everhardt former Sr. Vice
President/Marketing Chrysler Motor Corp.
"
Some bands play funk music, but you guys really put the funk in funky"
"
Larry Lee and Back In The Day is one of the premier song and dance bands
in this area" Jack Grenier President/CEO Jack Grenier Productions
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Initially, I thought that Larry Lee was a former athlete that plays some
bass in his spare time, boy was I wrong, he is absolutely phenomenal
on that thing"
"
You guys play everything. I heard funk, blues, jazz, classic rock, gospel,
and even some tunes that are out today."
"
When Larry takes a solo, if you are doing something else at the time,
you will turn around and say who is that on bass? He commands attention"
-- Jazz
superstar Roy Ayers
"
Mia is an entertainer, her version of Neither One Of Us is incredible"
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I am your #1 fan. You guys are freakin unbelievable"
--
John Sterling,
Gail and Rice Talent Agency
"
John is Billy Preston when he does outa space"
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You must have Larry do more Barry White impressions"
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Larry, everyone loved you guys on the ship. I also want to commend you
on you and your bands' professionalism"
-- Patricia Yarbrough Blue
World Travel/Festival at Sea
Partial Past Client List
Detroit Lions
AARP
Sage-Popovich
Daimler Chrysler
Butzel Long Law Firm
Entreprenuer Organization
National Football League
Motor City Casino
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc
American Heart Association
Ohio Democratic Party
Greektown Casino
MGM Grand Casino
Detroit Athletic Club
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Detroit Super Bowl XL host committee
Detroit Regional Chamber
Class Acts Entertainment
Muscular Dystrophy Association
E Dock Soulful Boaters Association
Conti Electric
NAACP
Festival at Sea/Blue World Travel
Detroit Visitors and Conventions Bureau
BBDO Agency
City of Wyandotte
Detroit Tigers
Carnival Cruise Lines
Consolidated Electric
City of Southfield
City of Pontiac
Ford Motor Company
Next Generation Services
Gail and Rice Talent Agency
Lorio Ross Talent Agency
The Right Productions
Jack Grenier Productions
P R Networks Inc.
Michigan Minority Business Development Council
National Housing Authority
Athletes Against Drugs
Silver Fox Furs
City of Detroit
Chuck's on the Boulevard
220 Merrill
Andiamo's
Jimmy Whiteside Productions
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