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Professor Longhair

Born: Dec 19, 1918 in Bogalusa, LA

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Died: Jan 30, 1980 in New Orleans, LA

Genre: Blues

Styles: New Orleans R&B, New Orleans Blues, Early R&B, Piano Blues, Rhumba

Biography: Justly worshipped a decade and a half after his death as a founding father of New Orleans R&B, Roy "Professor Longhair" Byrd was nevertheless so down-and-out at one point in his long career that he was reduced to sweeping the floors in a record shop that once could have moved his platters by the boxful. ...Read full biography

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Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Released: 1981

Label: Aim Trading Group

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Plenty of rarities are featured on Mardi Gras in New Orleans, making it a valuable cross-section of Professor Longhair's early releases. Both sides of the pianist's first two 78s for Star Talent Records ...Read full review

Crawfish Fiesta

Released: 1980

Label: Alligator Records

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Probably the best of all the many albums Longhair waxed during his comeback. A tremendously tight combo featuring three horns and Dr. John on guitar delightfully back the Professor every step of the way ...Read full review

More Professor Longhair albums: Main Albums (12), Compilations (24)

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