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Lawrence B. "Larry" Marks

Lawrence B. "Larry" Marks obituary, Santa Barbara, CA

Lawrence Marks Obituary

Longtime music producer and movie executive passed away on February 24th, 2013. Born October 3, 1939 in Los Angeles, CA. to Dorothy and Robert Marks, Larry attended The Julliard School in New York before returning to write and produce music in Los Angeles. A long time resident of Santa Barbara, he was a producer for Columbia and also AandM Records, and produced numerous artists, including Liza Minnelli, Helen Reddy, Phil Ochs, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Chad and Jeremy and Jimmy Webb. In 1973 Larry was hired at Warner Brothers Motion Pictures as Vice President of Music for film and TV, where he later became a Vice President of Production. Larry was also Senior Vice President of Productions at Raystar Films before spending a number of years as president of Marks Management, managing leading composers of movie scores. Larry is survived by his brother Steven, his children, Michael, Kellyn, Jamie, and Ryan, and his seven grandchildren, Jack, Rebekah, Henry, Bennett, Simon, Jane and Catherine. A private family service to celebrate Larry?s life will take place Saturday, March 2, 2013. A larger service will be announced at a later date. Contact with the family can be made through this email address: [email protected]

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Published by Santa Barbara News-Press from Mar. 3 to Mar. 7, 2013.

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Stephen-Craig Aristei

March 7, 2013

I have known Larry since I was 16 years old....He was one of the kindest and most generous people I had ever met and was a "mentor" to me my entire career. Though I am glad that he will no longer have to battle the pain that has attacked his life for these past years...At the same time, I will sorely miss being able to hear his voice, see his smile and receive his advice....I will miss you, and what you gave me will never be forgotten....Peace

denny diante

March 6, 2013

For my dear friend Larry, I wish him no more pain from this earth. A truly unique man with great depth of love for his family and friends. I am priviledged to have been one of his friends. You're greatly missed but will never be forgotten...,denny diante

Jamie Marks

March 4, 2013

Thanks for being an incredibly loving father and extremely talented musician. I love you.

Nancy Jayne Hefflefinger

March 3, 2013

There must be a special concert in Heaven! Great memories working with Larry for many, many years...Have been meaning to contact him on Facebook...Another lesson learned...My love and prayers to his family...

Billy James

March 1, 2013

He was always a true and gentle mensch. My condolences.

Bruce Teitell

March 1, 2013

A remarkable, brilliant man who was a profound influence on my life. I will miss him.

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