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Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987), [1] [2] was an American musician known as a pioneer of zydeco, a style of music that arose from Creole music, with R&B, blues, and Cajun influences.
I'm Here! is an album by the American musician Clifton Chenier. [1] [2] It was released in 1982 via Alligator Records. [3] Alligator licensed the album in the hope that label head Bruce Iglauer could produce the follow-up. [4] Chenier is credited with His Red Hot Louisiana Band. [5]
C. J. Chenier (born Clayton Joseph Thompson, September 28, 1957 in Port Arthur, Texas) is the Creole son of the Grammy Award-winning "King of Zydeco", Louisiana musician, Clifton Chenier. [1] In 1987, Chenier followed in his father's footsteps and led his father's band as an accordion performer and singer of zydeco , a blend of cajun and creole ...
He began backing Clifton Chenier, one of the most legendary zydeco performers. Though not a traditional zydeco fan when growing up, Buckwheat accepted an invitation in 1976 to join Clifton Chenier's Red Hot Louisiana Band as organist. He quickly discovered the popularity of zydeco music, and noted the effect the music had on the audience.
Bogalusa Boogie is a studio album by the American zydeco musician Clifton Chenier. [1] [2] It was released in 1975 via Arhoolie Records. [3] The album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011. [4] In 2016, the album was inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry. [5]
Clifton Chenier, performed by CJ Chenier. Nathan Abshire, performed by Robert Jardell ... 2:15-3:15 p.m. CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Feufollet & Friends honor Chris ...
Landreth first played in Clifton Chenier's Red Hot Louisiana Band, as the only white member of the band. [7] In 1981, he released his first record, Blues Attack, which also featured C.J. Chenier on saxophone and Mel Melton on harmonica. [8] In 1982, Landreth and Melton formed the band Bayou Rhythm, and eventually added C.J. Chenier to the lineup.
Rising to fame after defeating Joey Chestnut in the 2015 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, he seized the opportunity to launch a YouTube channel, where he takes on extreme food challenges and ...