New York, NY (Top40 Charts) "We are thrilled to have Larry as a long-term member of Casio's Artist Program, and his passion for the music industry and quality keyboards encompass Casio's values and mission," said Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Casio's Electronic Musical Instruments Division. "Larry is extremely talented, and not only are we proud to have him within the Casio family, we are even more proud to be able to support him and the Larry Dunn Orchestra at this event by providing 'Concert for a Cause' with a donation of Casio keyboards to help raise awareness for this worthy mission."
With his funky keyboard playing, Dunn helped transform
Earth, Wind & Fire into one of the all-time most successful R&B bands in the world, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2010. Additionally, Dunn is a six-time GRAMMY® Award Winning musician and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in April 2016. His creative influence helped contribute to such
Earth, Wind & Fire classics as "Shining Star," "Spirit," and "Be Ever Wonderful." Dunn also held the position and handled the responsibilities of Earth, Wind & Fire's musical director. With much of the group's musical success on his resume, Dunn also rehearsed the band for live stage performances and wrote many of the musical segues and medleys. Aside from the keyboard, the widely talented Dunn plays a multitude of instruments including organ, synthesizer, piano, and clavinet. Along with playing, Dunn has also been involved with production projects, writing music for Japanese television commercials, film, and studio work.
Over the years, Casio has been committed to providing generations of aspiring musicians with quality electronic musical instruments. Dunn, a veteran of Casio's Artist Program, is part of a multitude of artists on the current roster including Roshon, Jonatha Brooke, Anthony Viscounte,
Victoria Hermann, among others. For additional information about Casio's Artist Program or portfolio of electronic musical instruments, please visit www.CasioMusicGear.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com.
