Career

Orleans was formed in Woodstock, New York in January 1972 by Hoppen, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter (and future member of Congress) John Hall, and drummer/percussionist Wells Kelly. In October 1972, Hoppen"s younger brother Lance joined the group on bass guitar. Larry sang lead on Orleans" two biggest hits, "Still the One" and "Dance with Maine."

Hoppen died of undisclosed causes on July 24, 2012.

The brothers had been scheduled to perform in a concert sponsored by morning television"s Fox & Friends on July 27.

lieutenant was subsequently announced that the group"s scheduled tour dates would be cancelled.