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Professor Longhair

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Born
19 December 1918
Born In
Bogalusa, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States
Died
30 January 1980 (aged 61)
Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980), better known as Professor Longhair also known as "Fess", was a New Orleans rhythm & blues singer and pianist. Professor Longhair is noteworthy for having been active in two distinct periods, both in the heyday of early rhythm and blues, and in the resurgence of interest in traditional jazz after the founding of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Professor Longhair was born on December 19, 1918 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He made a living as a street hustler until he started to play piano se… read more
Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980), better known as Professor Longhair also known as "Fess", was a New Orleans rhythm & blues singer and pianist. Professor Longhair is noteworthy for having been active in two distinct periods, both in the h… read more
Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980), better known as Professor Longhair also known as "Fess", was a New Orleans rhythm & blues singer and pianist. Professor Longhair is noteworthy for having been active in two distinct periods, both in the heyday of early rhythm and blues, and in the resurgence of interest in tr… read more

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1 Play track Crawfish Fiesta (Remastered With Bonus Track) Big Chief - Remastered
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2 Play track New Orleans Piano Tipitina
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3 Play track Live in Germany Go to the Mardi Gras
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4 Play track Tipitina - Mono Tipitina - Mono
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5 Crawfish Fiesta (Remastered With Bonus Track) Red Beans - Remastered
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6 New Orleans Piano Mardi Gras In New Orleans
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7 Mardi Gras in New Orleans - Mono Mardi Gras in New Orleans - Mono
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8 Play track Big Chief - Complete Version Big Chief - Complete Version
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9 Crawfish Fiesta (Remastered With Bonus Track) It's My Fault, Darling - Remastered
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10 Play track New Orleans Piano Hey Now Baby
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  1. 35,525 listeners

    1972 · 13 tracks

    New Orleans Piano
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  2. 18,601 listeners

    1980 · 13 tracks

    Crawfish Fiesta (Remastered With Bonus Track)
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    29 Jan 1980 · 12 tracks

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    1985 · 14 tracks

    Rock 'n' Roll Gumbo
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