Louis Jordan - A Biography

[acmedressform]

he's kind of like a musician and stand up comedian in one, some of his lyrics are soo funny.

[rxs98]

Thank you for posting this informative video. Please post as many as you can. My mother, grandmother and many older family members loved this man and his music.

[BergR1]

thanks, nice to see someone put up some stuff about Louis Jordan. Considering the list of people that cite him as an influence, It's amazing there is not more?

[azqrlaf]

Jerry Lee Lewis said that Louis Jordan was the only showman he would want to preform with if he could work forever!

[BrunoJazzmanLeicht]

Jumpin' Louis Jordan. Yeah! I only say: "Open the door, Richard!"

[whitefalcon64]

In my estimation, alongside with 'Big' Joe Turner, the fathers of rock and roll.

[dal4018]

White falcon you can add Lionel Hampton to this short but distinguished list as well they paved the way for all rock artists who came along in the 50's

[whitefalcon64]

Sure dal4018... even we can add Wynonie Harris and Tiny Bradshaw too. Greetings from Spain

[dal4018]

@whitefalcon64 Thanks WF

[GreenTea200]

he's also known as King of the Jukebox.

[chicago63108]

I heard he was from St Louis, like Chuck berry

[catfishbaptiste]

Alabama? he's from Arkansas.

[dal4018]

Yes catfish he's from a town named Brinley,Arkansas his birthday was July 8th 1908 and the date of his unfortunate death was Feb 4th 1975 a statue was created in his honor and he's got a website created for him as well.

[eekabostatic]

Chuck Berry cites him as a major influence. Not sure about "father of R&B" though.

[ploit2]

He certainly was. We're talking about R&B as in the offshoot of Jazz and Blues, the grandfather of what it has become now. Louis Jordan's influence in that arena was immense and the title more than well deserved.

[eekabostatic]

He was definitely a key founding father, no question. I love "Beware" "Knock me a Kiss" and "Beans and Cornbread".

[dal4018]

Hey Bostatic my personal favorite of his was School Days.That Sax opening made me a fan 4ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gmtdiato]

Nice,thanks.

[Sonofdarighthand]

LEGENDARY

[CbobbyB]

A true legend