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Johnnie Allan

Born: Mar 10, 1938 in Rayne, LA

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Genre: Cajun

Styles: Swamp Blues

Biography: Johnnie Allan's been a prominent Cajun performer since his teens, when joined accordionist Lawrence Walker's band as a steel guitarist. When the band split, Allan teamed with pianist/fiddler U.J. Meaux, producer Huey Meaux's cousin, in the Krazy Kats, a rock band. Allan continued singing rock and roll ...Read full biography

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South to Louisiana

Released: 1985

Label: Ace

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With his rhythm guitar, Johnnie Allan helped change the face of Cajun music. Known as the ambassador of swamp pop, Allan was one of the innovators of this style of music. Born into a musical Cajun family, ...Read full review

The Ultimate Louisiana Experience

Released: 1996

Label: JIN

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The "King of Swamp Pop," Johnnie Allan has produced a CD of swamp pop tunes that he "guarantees, cher," will be the Ultimate Louisiana Experience. Hyperbole, perhaps, until you see the massive lineup of ...Read full review

More Johnnie Allan albums: Main Albums (9), Compilations (6)

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