Henry Roeland Byrd
In the collection
2 records
Played with
Joe Morris
2 records together
Tiny Grimes
2 records together
Frank Culley
2 records together
Stick McGhee
2 records together
Ruth Brown
2 records together
Professor Longhair
2 records together
Harry Van Walls
2 records together
The Clovers
2 records together
The Cardinals
2 records together
Big Joe Turner
2 records together
Willis Jackson
2 records together
Ray Charles
2 records together
About
American pianist, vocalist and songwriter, better known by his stage name Professor Longhair.
Born 19 December 1918 in Bogalusa, Louisiana.
Died 30 January 1980 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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).
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