Keith and Ken Largent were raised in the small community of Berlin in the heart of Somerset County Pennsylvania. They are the sons of Kenneth and Shirley Largent of Berlin. Having parents that were musically inclined, the boys were introduced to music at a very young age. As a result they began singing and performing at home before they were old enough to attend elementary school. Throughout their years in school, both were active in band and chorus programs, attending county, district, regional, state band and choral concerts. Both were recipients of the Berlin Brothersvalley Schools Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and John Philip Sousa Award as well. They found they possessed an innate musical ability and talent that allowed them to learn several different instruments and play musical selections by ear. This came in handy and throughout their later years of high school, both Keith and Ken, at different times, performed publicly in several different local bands. Not until years later did these brothers bring both their singing and instrumental talents together as members of a popular dance band Hit-N-Run. Although they gained valuable experience working the local music scene, both had the desire to do more with their talents. So they began to write and record original music as the Largent Brothers. After entering several different competitions, they won a vocal song writing contest held in LaVale Maryland, and as their prize received a free trip to Nashville and a chance to appear and perform on the TNN cable network show, "Nashville Now" with Ralph Emery. The doorway then opened in the direction of country music, and with the blood harmonies they possessed, the Largent Brothers were able to land themselves a recording contract with an independent record label in Nashville Tennessee. Local radio stations including WVSC AM in Somerset, The Mountain 96.5 FM in Johnstown, and WFRB 105.3 FM in Frostburg showed their support of the hometown Nashville recording artists frequently interviewing them and playing their songs over the airwaves. Not only did their singles receive local air play but national air play as well on approximately 2000 radio stations across the United States. As they became more popular, the Largent Brothers and their original singles landed them in the top 10 of the top 100 independent country label charts, and their last release "Faithful To Your Heart" captured the #2 spot. Also in 1993 and 1994, the Largent Brothers were nominated as duo vocalists of the year and were recognized at a Golden Tracker Awards ceremony in Music City...
The Largent Brothers have one Nashville produced studio cassette to their credit entitled "High Voltage Man". But with the recent release of their self-titled CD compilation Home Studio Collection "The Analog Years", you may for the first time preview what other material these boys have created over the past 15 years. And if you're not a fan of country music don't leave just yet! These brothers are well versed at other styles of music as well. So to celebrate their resurgence from musical hibernation this web site was created. It is the place for new fans to become acquainted with the musical stylings of The Largent Brothers, as well as the site established fans can get their hands on all of their original music. The Largent Brothers are excited to finally have something to offer their fans out there! "We've been letting this stuff collect dust way too long", say the boys. So please browse the entire web page, then go to the LB Music link and discover what original Largent Brothers music you've been missing...
