Professor Longhair

Toweringly influential New Orleans pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and vital bridge between jazz, rock & roll, and R&B.

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1940s - 1980s

December 19, 1918 in Bogalusa, LA

January 30, 1980 in New Orleans, LA

R&B, Blues, Latin

New Orleans R&B, Early R&B, New Orleans Blues, Regional Blues, Piano Blues, Cuban Traditions, Rumba

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