Larry Vern Erickson (February 8, 1936 – October 8, 2013) was an American novelty song vocalist.
[1] "Mr. Custer" was written by Fred Darian, Al De Lory, and Joe Van Winkle.
[2] The record sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc.
After growing tired of the music industry, Verne quit to become a successful builder of Hollywood film sets, which he did for 35 years before retiring.
[3] Verne died on October 8, 2013, of heart failure in Sylmar, California, at the age of 77.