Larry Stock (born Lazarus Goldberger; December 4, 1896 – May 4, 1984) was an American songwriter. He is most known for being a songwriter and composer for many songs including "Blueberry Hill" which was later recorded by Fats Domino.
Early life
He was born 'Lazarus Goldberger' on December 4, 1896, in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Adolf Goldberger and Ella Ehrlich. His father was an Austrian immigrant who was a cellist for the New York Symphony Orchestra.[1] His mother's family had emigrated from Hungary to New York in 1888.[2] At a year old, his father Adolf died in 1898. In 1901, his mother Ella Goldberger married Abram Rosenstock. His name was then changed to Lawrence Rosenstock which later became shortened to Larry Stock.[3] At a young age, he often practiced and played piano.[1]
Career
At twelve, he was accepted by the Institute of Musical Art in New York which later became the Juilliard School. After graduating at sixteen he continued his studies at the City College of New York.[4] He studied piano with a prominent teacher and pianist named Clarence Adler. He briefly served in the Navy, but continued his study of music. He went on to perform at various nightclubs as it was difficult to find any jobs as a concert artist during the Great Depression.
^United States Immigration Records 1888; Marriage, birth, death certificates City of New York
^Marriage Records, City of New York, United States Census 1910; Family records of Arnold Rosenstock
^Don Tyler -Hit songs, 1900-1955: American popular music of the pre-rock era 2007 "Larry Stock (1896-1998) By his eighth birthday, Larry Stock was playing the piano, and at twelve, was accepted by the school that later became the Juilliard School. Graduating at sixteen, he continued his studies at the City College of New York"
^"Rhythm and the Blues" by Jerry Wexler..pg 14. Family records of Dr. Arnold Rosenstock, and Jerry Wexler
