Professor Longhair topic
Also known as
- Roy "Bald Head" Byrd,
- Roy Byrd,
- Henry Roeland Byrd,
- Roy Byrd (Professor Longhair),
- Profesor Longhair
Professor Longhair (born Henry Roeland Byrd, also known as Roy "Bald Head" Byrd and as Fess) (December 19, 1918 - January 30, 1980) was a New Orleans blues singer and pianist. He was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He was noted for his unique piano style, which he described as "a combination of rumba, mambo, and Calypso", and his unusual, expressive voice, described once as "freak unique". He was called the Bach of Rock and Roll for the clarity, varied and extremely accurate and "funky"...
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The album, artist, and track information originated from the MusicBrainz page entitled "Professor Longhair." The information is Public Domain .
The album, artist, and track information originated from the MusicBrainz page entitled "Professor Longhair." The information is Public Domain .
The album, artist, and track information originated from the MusicBrainz page entitled "Professor Longhair." The information is Public Domain .
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