Pop Music History - Larry Hess
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— ABOUT LARRY HESS —

1964. A small radio playing She Loves You by The Beatles. Hearing that music was all it took to capture his imagination. That very moment sparked a life-long love of music for Larry Hess.

After earning degrees in music education and performance, Larry Hess embarked on a musical journey working as a music educator, a 30+ year career with multiple symphony orchestras, and as a pit musician for numerous musical theatre productions.

Jazz, classical, rock or pop, Larry Hess has played it all. He has performed with such artists as Rita Moreno, the Fifth Dimension, Arthur Fiedler, the Crickets, Glen Campbell, Doc Severinsen, Tony Bennett, Michael Martin Murphy, Itzhak Perlman, Roger Williams, and more. Oh, and Bob Hope!

Mr. Hess is in demand as a speaker on popular music history, the soundtrack of your life! His audiences have been enthusiastic, saying, “this program was fantastic — really enjoyed it,” “Wanted to let you know how much all of us enjoyed yesterday’s program. I think it is the best one yet!” and “I prefer to hold back standing ovations only for excellent work. Today I gave you a standing ovation for the wonderful program. Love the talk, sad to see it end.”

— PRESENTATION TOPICS —

SHARING YOUR MUSICAL MEMORIES

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— VIDEOS & INTERVIEWS —

WWII History - Larry Hess, Cruise Ship Speaker
Christmas Music History - Larry Hess, Cruise Ship Speaker

— PHOTO GALLERY —

— AUDIENCE COMPLIMENTS —

Fantastic presentations!  We really enjoyed them… thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an informative and fun manner!

Sure enjoyed your sessions, especially the 60s!

When will you be back at sea? Our group enjoyed all of your talks on our ABC Islands cruise in 2021, and we enjoyed our chat while waiting for our flights home!  We are watching your website to see your bookings, and we hope we can sail with you again!

You know what would have made this program better? Give us a dance floor! I love Larry Hess’ humor and wittiness — I would go to all of his programs!

Just wanted to let you know how much the four of us enjoyed yesterday’s program. I think it was the best one yet! Please convey our thanks to Larry Hess and tell him how much we enjoyed the program.

Larry – Your talks were one of the many highlights of our cruise. You are an amazing speaker and listening to you as you presented this information kept us coming back for more sessions. Thank you. We hope to hear you again!

Mr. Hess could talk about anything musical, and I’d be ready to listen!

Thank you for your amazing enrichment talks. We enjoyed them immensely!

Your talks were always so interesting.  Beyond the Podium is one of the reasons I sail Celebrity and this cruise did not disappoint.  Thank you!

I tell you that in over 70 cruises I have never heard a better enrichment speaker talk than yours.  Your talk tomorrow has a high bar to reach, but you can bet I’ll be back!  Thank you so much!

It has been several weeks since we returned from our cruise, but I wanted to get in touch with you and let you know how much I enjoyed your talks on the ship. You have completed a tremendous amount of preparation for these talks and your hard work pays off for those of us fortunate enough to be a part of your presentations.

Don’t change anything about your presenting style!  You were so easy to follow and so interesting.  You can tell your educator background!

Friendly, hip, informative, nostalgia… Time well-spent, enjoyable. Made me feel young again!

Professor Rock, as our group called him, was great!  We made a point of attending all of his talks.  We ran into him and his lovely wife at the airport, and he was excited to continue our onboard conversations!

You made our cruise so special!  Thank you!

Great job Larry!  Your sessions were a highlight!  We did not miss a single one.

I have loved The Beatles all of my life and felt like I had read and heard everything I could about that group.  But I learned a lot of new things and heard new stories I had never heard.  Great Job!

This program was fantastic — really enjoyed it! Hope you will have more like this in the future. Looking forward to Larry’s next presentation on the 70s. Just wanted you to know what a success the afternoon was!

I watched everyone of your talks on the ship television channel.  I wasn’t at any of them, but I “saw” them all and enjoyed each one!

Your programs were an unexpected treat for our cruise!

Larry Hess rocks — brings back 50’s memories with humor and fun facts — audibly and visually!!

Larry must’ve spent hours and hours preparing this talk! It was informative, humorous, and fun. Looking forward to another program!

— CALENDAR —

2025
 

 

2025 – January History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

Sherick Living Center – Lubbock

2024
2024 – October

Anthem of the Seas

 

2024 – March

TTUHSC – Lubbock

2023
2023 – November

Wesley Court – Abilene

2023 – October History of Music Presentation - Larry HessCelebrity Summit
2023 – February History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

OLLI – TTU Lubbock

2023 – February History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

OLLI – TTU Fredericksburg

2023 – February History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

OLLI – TTU Highland Lakes

2022
2022 – December

Regal Princess

2022 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

OLLI – TTU Abilene

2022 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

OLLI – TTU Lubbock

2022 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

Sherick Living Center – Lubbock

2022 – October History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

Celebrity Silhouette

2022 – September

Radiance of the Seas

 

2022 – February

World Navigator

 

2021
2021 – December

Lubbock Women’s Club

2021 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry HessSherick Living Center Lubbock
2021 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

Lubbock Rotary Club

2021 – October History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

Celebrity Millennium

2021 – October History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI – Texas Tech University
2021 – September History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

Celebrity Equinox

2021 – August History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI – Texas Tech University via Zoom
2021 – July History of Music Presentation - Larry Hess

Celebrity Edge

2021 – April History of Music Presentation - Larry HessHorseshoe Bay Cultural Enrichment Society
2021 – April History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI – Texas Tech University via Zoom
2021 – March History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI – Texas Tech University via Zoom
2021 – February History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI – Texas Tech University via Zoom
2021 – January History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI – Texas Tech University via Zoom

2020
2020 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry HessCelebrity Summit (COVID cancel)
2020 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry HessRotary Club Lubbock (via WebEx)
2020 – June History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Lubbock (via Zoom)
2020 – May History of Music Presentation - Larry HessCelebrity Summit (COVID cancel)
2020 – May History of Music Presentation - Larry HessRoyal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas
(COVID cancel)
2020 – May History of Music Presentation - Larry HessCelebrity Millennium (COVID cancel)
2020 – March History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Highland Lakes
2019
2019 – December History of Music Presentation - Larry HessDynamic Learning Institute Kerville
2019 – December History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Highland Lakes
2019 – December History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Fredericksburg
2019 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Abilene
2019 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Lubbock
2019 – September History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Fredericksburg
2019 – June History of Music Presentation - Larry HessFirst United Methodist Church Lubbock
2019 – May History of Music Presentation - Larry HessFirst United Methodist Church Lubbock
2019 – May History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Abilene
2019 – April History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Abilene
2019 – April History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Fredericksburg
2018
2018 – December History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Lubbock
2018 – December History of Music Presentation - Larry HessRetired Teachers Assoc. Lubbock
2018 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Highland Lakes
2018 – October History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Abilene
2018 – September History of Music Presentation - Larry HessSherick Living Center Lubbock
2017
2017 – December History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Lubbock
2017 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Highland Lakes
2017 – September History of Music Presentation - Larry HessSherick Living Center Lubbock
2017 – August History of Music Presentation - Larry HessFirst United Methodist Church Lubbock
2017 – May New Neighbors Club Lubbock
2017 – February History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Lubbock
2017 – February History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Fredericksburg
2017 – February History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Highland Lakes
2016 / 2015 / 2014
2016 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Lubbock
2016 – September History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Lubbock
2016 – September History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Highland Lakes
2016 – September History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Fredericksburg
2016 – April History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Lubbock
2016 – March History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Fredericksburg

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2015 – October History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Lubbock

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2014 – November History of Music Presentation - Larry HessOLLI Lubbock

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