Lawrence Puckett

A chemistry teacher since 1964, Dr. Puckett has been involved in a parallel career. Among his credits are the following:

Taught at Highland Park High School (27 years), and currently at Brookhaven College (24 years)

Sponsored the Guitar Club, and three time State Championship U.I.L. Science Team at Highland Park High School.

Plays several styles- Flamenco, Blues, Folk, Pop, Latin, Holiday/Christmas, Political Satire

Studies flamenco with Miguel Antonio, world-class flamenco guitarist/teacher and songwriting with Mary Dawson, songwriter/publisher

Is a registered B.M.I. songwriter/composer

Has recorded and released several songs from 1964-to-date with Acuff-Rose/Sony and Sunnybrook Music publishers

Has performed for numerous community affairs - Symphony Show House, Tri Delta Antique Shows, Park Cities A.C.L.D., Lakewood Garden Tours, La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas, Dallas Country Club, Lakewood Women's Club, Tyler Rose Festival, Tyler Art Museum

Has performed/recorded with/or opened for: Bob Hope College Tour, Jimmy Buffet, Z.Z. Top, Bobby Rydell, Bugs Henderson, Roy Orbison, Joe Stampley and the Uniques, Tina Turner, Robin Hood Brians, Miguel Antonio, Ronnie Weiss (Mouse and the Traps), Ramsey Horton and the Silvertones, Dallas County, The Highland Trio (with Jerry Smith and Steve Wilkes, Highland Park faculty), Vicki Britton, The Neville Sisters, The Stanley Brothers (David/Larry), David Houston, Dale Hawkins, John Fred and the Playboys, The Five Americans, John and Robin.