New Jersey Stage Issue 51 | Page 117

Larry Weiss A Second Chance At A First Impression SHARE BUTTON Many people have their jaws drop when they first learn that the classic country song, “Rhine- stone Cowboy” was actually written by a Jersey boy. Truth is that Larry Weiss, a Newark native, has built a com- plete brand around his most famous song; helping to turn it NJ STAGE - ISSUE 51 by Gary Wien into a popular movie starring Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton; with plans for a Broad- way musical and even a hotel in the works as well. He’s also currently promoting his second solo album - one that came out 35 years after his first one. INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 117