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My Take
Larry Van Kriedt fascinates me precisely because of how brief his most famous chapter was. Being the original bassist of AC/DC for only a few months in 1973 could have been a footnote, but I see it as proof that he was present at the birth of something legendary. What strikes me more is everything after: a musician who kept playing guitar, saxophone, and singing as a street performer, choosing the joy of making music over the chase for fame. That quiet persistence appeals to me. Born in San Francisco and later tied to Australia, he embodies the wandering artist who measures success by the sound itself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Larry Van Kriedt
- Name (Japanese)
- ラリー・ヴァン・クリート
- Reading
- らりー・ゔぁん・くりーと
- Born
- July 4, 1954 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- street artist / guitarist / saxophonist / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Larry Van Kriedt born?
Born July 4, 1954 (age 71).
Where is Larry Van Kriedt from?
Larry Van Kriedt is from San Francisco, California, United States.
What does Larry Van Kriedt do?
Larry Van Kriedt works as street artist, guitarist, saxophonist, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.