LARS (guitar, vocals) Lars took up the guitar in the mid '60s, going on to join a procession of aspiring local bands. By the end of the decade he'd put his six-string down and instead adopted the role of lead singer, but mid-way through the '70s he decided to rekindle his playing career. During this time Lars toured the UK, playing alongside famous names such as Eric Clapton, Free, Rory Gallagher and Slade, to name but a few... As the years and music progressed, the hair grew longer and the amps got louder as LARS continued on his musical travels... This journey took in a far-flung variety of venues - from universities to the Mecca circuit.His path crossed those of Paul and Steve during 1971, but it would be another 25 years before they finally converged in the same band - a threesome that would go on to form STATUS CLONE... By the late '90s LARS had decided to lay back a little, preferring to concentrate on his recording and song writing activities, but the lure of live performance would prove too strong... Courtesy of numerous reviews and other literary contributions, Lars has become a well-known name, face and haircut in the UK music press. His image has often earned him the nickname Rick (his middle moniker actually IS Richard), so he was the obvious choice for STATUS CLONE!