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| Born: Jun 25, 1925 in Opelousas, LA | Avg.User Rating: 58 Ratings |
| Died: Dec 12, 1987 in Lafayette, LA |
| Genre: Cajun |
| Styles: Creole, Zydeco, Early R&B |
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| Biography: The undisputed "King of Zydeco," Clifton Chenier was the first Creole to be presented a Grammy award on national television. Blending the French and Cajun two-steps and waltzes of southwest Louisiana with New Orleans R&B, Texas blues and big band jazz, Chenier created the modern, dance-inspiring, sounds ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1997 Label: Arhoolie Critics' Rating:  Clifton Chenier is the acknowledged Little Richard of zydeco. He is the grand architect of the real, Creole French, pseudo-Caribbean blend of blues and R&B. This mid-priced sampler culls all its cuts from ...Read full reviewReleased: 1970 Label: Fantasy Inc. Critics' Rating: Bayou Blues compiles a selection of 12 tracks Clifton Chenier cut for Specialty Records in 1955, including the original versions of "Boppin' the Rock," "Eh, Petite Fille," "I'm On My Way" and "Zodico Stomp." ...Read full review
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