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Larry Groce: From a 70s Top 10 Hit to NPR’s Mountain Stage


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How do you turn a 70s novelty hit into a 40-year NPR legacy? Larry Groce is the ultimate "Serial Creator."

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From the Top 10 success of "Junk Food Junkie" to founding the institution that is Mountain Stage, Larry has navigated the music industry on his own terms. In this episode, we discuss why he walked away from the LA "hit machine" for West Virginia, and how he has sustained a creative fire for over 50 years.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00:00 - Start

00:01:44 - Inspiration and instinct

00:05:38 - Hit economy vs. DIY

00:11:14 - Mass appeal vs. unique voices

00:19:27 - Waiting to be discovered

00:26:21 - Creating Mountain Stage

00:33:14 - Being an organizer and an artist

00:40:27 - Marietta the Musical - One Vote

00:57:03 - Not getting discouraged

00:58:10 - Keeping the well from running dry

01:02:56 - West Virginia

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All things Larry Groce: https://quarrierstreetrecords.com

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Off The ChartsBy Lionel Cartwright