Larry Finnegan, born John Lawrence Finneran, was an American pop singer known predominantly for his single "Dear One", which reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962. His style primarily focused on pop music with elements of rock and roll, characteristic of the era. Despite a relatively short career in the United States, Finnegan gained significant popularity in Sweden, where he produced successful records before his untimely death in 1973. His work is noted for its influence on pop music in the early 1960s, particularly within the international market.