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1. Mai 2024 · A new documentary helps to explain the depth of contributions made by Henry Roeland Byrd, better known as Professor Longhair. “(People) hear his music all the time but they don’t recognize it,” his granddaughter Nadine Byrd said.
Vor 5 Tagen · It's pretty unanimous. The late Professor Longhair, or "Fess," is why Dr. John and every other New Orleans musician of note ever actually hit one. On Sunday, 44 years after he passed, the city ...
6. Mai 2024 · NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—On the eve of Jazz Fest’s final day, a vibrant block party erupted to celebrate the renaming of Terpsichore Street to honor New Orleans music legend Professor Longhair.
1. Mai 2024 · Join us at the Historic Dew Drop Inn for a special private fundraising screening, every dollar goes towards licensing Fess' music and archives for his film. WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 2024 - Doors open at 3PM for cocktails and seating, the screening will start at 4PM. Watch the film teaser www.RuggedandFunky.com
Professor Longhair was influential but not famous somehow. He got his name because his hair made him look like Einstein who was famous, but not influential... in music. Fess recorded a few songs in the 1950s. They didn't perform well and he stayed in New Orleans and played bars and clubs there. And became a janitor to pay the bills. Until the ...
23. Apr. 2024 · Professor Longhair, American singer and pianist who helped shape the sound of New Orleans rhythm and blues from the mid-1940s. His signature piano style, characterized by a rollicking boogie-woogie bass and engaging syncopation, can be heard in the music of Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, and Dr. John.
6. Mai 2024 · New Orleans celebrates Professor Longhair with street naming at Jazz Fest block party For more Local News from WVUE: https://www.fox8live.com/ For more Yo...
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