Uploaded by RadioCarino on Aug 7, 2011
Professor Longhair (December 19, 1918 -- January 30, 1980; born Henry Roeland Byrd, also known as Roy "Bald Head" Byrd and as Fess) was a New Orleans blues singer and pianist. Professor Longhair is noteworthy for having been active in two distinct periods, both in the heyday of early rhythm and blues, and in the resurgence of interest in traditional jazz after the founding of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
The journalist Tony Russell, in his book The Blues -- From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray, stated "The vivacious rhumba-rhythmed piano blues and choked singing typical of Fess were too weird to sell millions of records; he had to be content with siring musical offspring who were simple enough to manage that, like Fats Domino or Huey "Piano" Smith. But he is also acknowledged as a father figure by subtler players like Allen Toussaint and Dr. John
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"bon temps" means good times! (pronounced "bonton" sort of)
wildflower428 4 days ago
Laissez le bonton roulez!
krallstello 1 week ago
LOVE IT, WHAT A WONDERFUL TREAT!!! LOVE THE MUSIC OF MARDI GRAS!!
Catinajoylaine 3 weeks ago
I AGREE, "VERY COOL"! THANKS FOR THE TREAT,TOM D.
doowopman49 6 months ago