Larry VanDruten

Guitars/Vocals

Larry VanDruten grew up in Colerain Township Ohio and went to Northwest H.S. as did his friend Jeff Butler who would later run sound for several of Larry's bands. Larry's musical influences include, "Led Zeppelin" and "Carlos Santana". Larry's first band "Iridium" was formed in 1977. Larry later went on to play in "Monterey" and "Rapid Fire" with the likes of Mike Skimmerhorn from Spike! and C.J.S.S. fame. Larry went Heavy Metal with the group "Tyrus", and later went Pop with "Perfect Strangers". In 1986, Larry teamed up with Tom Wagner, Jerry Kovacik, Jeff Butler, and the Valentine brothers to form "St. Valentine". In 1990, Larry joined "The Fast Forward Band" where he's been since...

The Fast Forward Band has evolved over the years and now includes: Joe Schomaker, Todd Chumbley, Dave Stautberg, Tom Wagner, Larry VanDruten and Jeff Butler.