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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 "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 ...
Professor Longhair can be considered as the creator of the New Orleans Rhythm & Blues. Musically active from 1949 to 1964, he made a comeback in the early 1970s. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 (Early Influence).
20 de sept. de 2011 · Conocido como el padre del R&B de Nueva Orleans, Longhair fue uno de los pianistas más talentosos de Lousiana, capaz de crear un lenguaje único a las teclas repleto de...
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.
4 de may. de 2024 · The title track, "Mean Old World", is a soulful, slow-burning blues ballad that showcases Professor Longhair's emotive vocals and piano playing. The album is a testament to Professor...
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.”
