1959 Larry collins and Joe Maphis play live Ramrod! 

WTH! Never heard of this dude before in my life. What is he, 12? Pure showmanship and great talent. Again, only playing 3-4 chords. Early rock was so simplistic musically, the magic came from the showmanship of those playing those simple chords. This kid was amazing.

Please bring back this music..it's real and happy music..unlike today's country or rock...this will make you feel good 👍

The coolest thing about this video for me was the way Larry clapped, and showed praise for the other musicians. That was so cool.

I can't get enough of this kid. He is a great showman.

I can’t not believe how this young man performed absolutely incredible so great bless you ❤️

I'm another oldie who never saw or heard of this kid. This kid was dynamite, all that dancing AND playing the hell out of his guitar. Totally steals the show just by his presence and energy AND is humble enough to let the others on stage do their thing. Could upstage Elvis and Chuck Berry musically and performance-wise (not voice though at his young age). Awesome!

The kid is a badass for sure definitely one of the most talented people for any generation

Так играть и танцевать одновременно,это за гранью! 😍

I’m watching this on my iPhone and it just burst into flames. 🔥 🔥 🔥

This kid was amazing, way better than some of the adults who made it to fame.

Now I can see where the king of pop got his moves. He's also moving like Chuck Berry used to. He's a real firecracker. He's really hip. Love the dual fingerboard guitar 🎸. 😎👍👍

Larry died this year 2024 in January, at 79. He and his sister were really good.

My God! What in the world? Why haven’t I ever heard of these people?? My mind is blown!!

Love his dancing in addition to his guitar skill.

Larry was way ahead of his time, great show.

The perfect rhythm, the perfect beat, the perfect backing vocals harmony, the perfect voice for this song My number one rock'n'roll song GOLD ✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️

Imagine seeing this in 1959 and hearing that crunchy guitar tone when the radio was mostly filled with sappy schmoltzy love tunes. Folks like Larry Collins and Link Wray were really ahead of their time

Back when music was music.

Why can't the music today be this great and dynamic? Listen to how "right" the song and his playing sounds, notice how this makes you feel and how the music is in noway abrasive or tiring? Now compare this to what you have now....

How he does not trip over his guitar's cord while dancing around like that is amazing in itself.

Forget the rest of them; that drummer is amazing!

An awesome talent. Rest in peace, Larry Collins.

I have rarely seen such stage presence as Larry Collins displays, especially for a 14-15 y.o. kid! He's a great talent, he's completely aware of what's happening on stage and he invites the audience to cheer the individual solos and then he applauds the performer who did the solo! Outstanding showmanship!

Never seen a guitarist dance THAT MUCH, much less combined with his playing, damn.

Everyone is on fire here including the drummer!!!!

Надо же какой кураж -талант, браво....

I can only imagine how many guitarists were inspired by this kid , he is the missing link of rock and roll, incredible.

Rest in Peace Larry, you were a true rocker! 😔

I'm a little over 70 Years old Never heard of this boy before but I am so impressed. It's hard to believe

Wtf? How did this kid not get the recognition he deserved?

I've never seen such an amazing performer - at any age!! He sings, too!!

This young teenager is a great rock star he can play the guitar 🎸 legend I'm glad to see it i never heard of him he can teach Chuck berry how to play the guitar 🎸

The piano player and drummer are killing it. Incredible.

Now thats rock n roll

The entire band was great!

Town Hall Party overall was a miracle. The fact that much of the series has survived is also a miracle. We are immeasurably blessed as a result.

I’ve never heard of Larry Collins! After 50 years of following music, the incredible guitar playing and stage presence somehow got by me. Amazing. And Joe Mathis is playing a Hofner bass! I bet that was unusual for those days.

Old is gold...

I was listening in the uk in 59….but this was off our radar….brilliant..

Larry was unreal, confidently jamming on the guitar, dancing like a madman at that age. Wow! That kid was on fire! His name should be commonly known.

Larry Collins was such a charismatic young man. Way beyond his years.

I'm 74 year , this great Melody remenber my Secundary School in 60' in Argentina Thank ❤❤❤❤❤

I was born in Jan 1959...just a baby at that time... Love the guitar and love that bass..!

Wow! Never heard of this savant. AMAZE

The little guys excitement is contagious.

I’ve been catching up for the first time with these Collins kids, how did they not make it big? Damn talented.

Never ever tired of watching this , love the Collins kids 👍👍👍👍👍

Sure playing his double neck geetar like a boss. Virtually unheard off back then.😊

WOWWOWOWOWOW - Larry's a real wizzard on that guitar and his leg-playing would have made Elvis jealous... A real treat this time!!!

This is how the rock guitar should be played. Wild. Rock really is a young man's game.

I am from those great years of "Rock and Roll", and I think they all did a marvelous job! Thank you all for the wonderful show! Love it !

I’ve never even heard of this little guy till now. Seems like with that talent he should’ve been more famous.

My family watched Town Hall Party on local LA tv in the 50's. One night our mom took me and my sister to a live show. She knew I liked the Collins Kids. I was like 6 years old so I thought it was cool because they were young too. Larry wrote "Delta Dawn" and remained active in music along with his sister Lorrie (RIP). Never made it as big as they should have though.

People’s clothes are so elegant at the time!

So much talent in that little kid, not to mention Joe Maphis! I love this

R.I.P Larry Collins.

The energy in the performance is everything.

My....🤗🤗 Simply awesome

Everyone in this band is KILLING IT! I'm 71, been a rock and roll fanatic since I was a little tyke in the 50s, and I've never heard of these guys. Gonna have to find out more about them. Elvis had nothing on this kid. Why didn't he make it big?

I remember getting into old music as a teenager, hearing a few songs by the "Collins Kids", and wishing they did more. Look up "Whistle Bait". This boy died 3 months ago at the age of 79.

one of the best guitar performances I've ever seen.

I'm glad they recorded this

Thats rock n roll...the kid was fabulous, the band rocks!!!!

I can watch this over and over again.

I came here to watch Larry dance.....I was NOT disappointed!

Larry is still with us. He'll be 79 in October 2023.

I was born in a good year,no wonder i love rock n roll!

That kid just destroyed the place in the best possible way! Awesome sound and very talented! Must learn more about him!

Always enjoy watching and hearing the kid!

das waren noch ZEITEN einfach super!!!

Sharing the limelight. Admirable.

I was a young Kid in the late 50’s & how I missed these Amazingly Talented Collins Kids performing on TV I’m sure I would have enjoyed Larry. I’m sorry Lorrie, passed in 2018 RIP...🎸💐🙏🏼

Wooowwwww.. now this is what call a ROCK 'N' ROLL 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🕺🕺🕺🕺

The kid is just slaying it.🤟

Jesus christ,this is smokin,so much so my ears are on fire.

🎸🎹🎵 Fantastic !! That´s ROCK n ROLL !! 😍

This kid had mad showmanship skills..

My family used to go to town hall party in Compton. Definitely affected my life. Been a pickin since 1962…..72 now. Still pickin….

Best Song of 2023. 🔥

I love this music so much!!!!

Этот паренёк показал всем, что такое настоящий рок-н-ролл и никому его уже не переплюнуть!

I am completely blown away! Incredible talent.

It is 2023 and I am now just discovering the Collins Kids..where have I been????

There is nothing better than my old time what a memory

This looks like the beginning of rock...everyone of these musicians are definitely a head of there time..

Unbelievable Energy/Talent ! TY.

WOW! I felt that down to my bones. Lifted me right up off the floor. What an amazing performance by all, and that fancy footwork, was over the top!

RIP Larry (and Lorrie) thank you for a lifetime of great music. 😊

Ларри, гитарный гений с молниеносными ощущениями, был известен тем, что играл на гитаре с двумя грифами Мосрайт . У Ларри была сестра Лорри тоже очень музыкальная девушка и они выступали вместе. Автору огромное спасибо за редкое видео где Ларри совсем юный. Столько темперамента и правильных не мешающих игре движений освоить мог наверное только Ларри Коллинз. Молодость конечно помогает покорить непреодолимые вершины, а смерть приходит когда её совсем не ждут. Ларри Коллинз умер 4 августа 2018 г. в Рино, Невада от осложнений после падения в возрасте 76 лет. Берегите себя и не стесняйтесь попросить помощи когда она вам необходима.

Oh. Wow. That was amazing.

I remember wanting to play a guitar like Larry I was so envious...That guitar and bass Joe Maphis playing now big$$$$

Talk about Kick Out The Jams, these guys done kicked it out. Can't stop watching.

I love this kid! 😎

Excellent music in classic Larry collis

And Larry is still alive today!

It does NOT get better than that! 2 guitar LEGENDS

Larry Collins should have been as big a name as any other guitarist.

I’ve just witnessed, a rocking roll star I’ve never seen before. Where is this kid(man)

Wow. Im speechless.

amazing stage presence for being so young. RIP, Larry