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Clifton Chenier
American zydeco accordion player and singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. He sang and played the accordion. Chenier won a Grammy Award in 1983.[1]
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![]() Chenier Brothers performing at Jay's Lounge and Cockpit, Cankton, Louisiana, Mardi Gras, 1975 Clifton Chenier on accordion, brother Cleveland on washboard and John Hart on tenor saxophone. | |
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Born | (1925-06-25)June 25, 1925 Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | December 12, 1987(1987-12-12) (aged 62) Lafayette, Louisiana |
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Years active | 1954–1987 |
Labels | Elko, Specialty, Arhoolie, Crazy Cajun, Chess, Alligator |
Formerly of | Zydeco Ramblers |
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Chenier was known as the King of Zydeco,[1][2][3] and also billed as the King of the South.[4]