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Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980), better known as Professor Longhair or "Fess" for short, was an American singer and pianist who performed New Orleans blues. He was active in two distinct periods, first in the heyday of early rhythm and blues and later in the resurgence of interest in traditional jazz ...
23 de abr. de 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.
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Henry Roeland Byrd (Bogalusa, Luisiana, 19 de diciembre de 1918 - Nueva Orleans, Luisiana, 30 de enero de 1980), más conocido como Professor Longhair, fue un cantante, compositor y pianista de blues estadounidense. [1]
Henry Roeland Byrd (December 19, 1918-January 30, 1980), known professionally as Professor Longhair – and in New Orleans street-lore simply as Fess – was an R&B pianist whose style drew heavily on Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
10 de may. de 2018 · The New Orleans pianist Professor Longhair once described his particular genius at the keyboard as “that little gimmick I does.”
Toweringly influential New Orleans pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and vital bridge between jazz, rock & roll, and R&B. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1940s - 1980s. Born. December 19, 1918 in Bogalusa, LA. Died. January 30, 1980 in New Orleans, LA.
21 de jun. de 2022 · Professor Longhair. "Fess". One of the principal pioneers of New Orleans rhythm & blues, his influence can be heard in Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, James Booker and Dr. John, among many others. Known for his unique mix of blues, jazz, calypso, ragtime, and zydeco, "Fess" (as he was known) defined and captured the essence of New ...
