Tag Archive: New orleans

Clarence Frogman Henry died April 7, 2024

Clarence Frogman Henry was born Clarence Henry II on March 19, 1937 and was a pioneering American rhythm and blues (R&B) singer, pianist, and performer, whose unique vocal style and musical contributions left an indelible mark on the music scene of the 1950s and 1960s. Best known for his quirky and memorable hits “Ain’t Got No Home” (1956) and “(I Don’t Know Why) But I Do” (1961), Henry was a beloved figure in the New Orleans music community and a significant voice in the wider rhythm and blues movement. His ability to blend elements of jazz, blues, and rock and…
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Dr. John sadly died June 6 2019.

Dr. John (November 20, 1941 – June 6, 2019) was born Malcolm John Rebennack and was an American singer and songwriter. His music combined blues, pop, jazz, boogie-woogie and rock and roll. Malcolm (Mac) John Rebennack was born in New Orleans on November 20, 1941 of French heritage. Growing up in the 3rd Ward, he found early musical inspiration in the minstrel tunes sung by his grandfather and a number of family members who played piano. His father was the owner of an appliance store and record shop and exposed him as a young boy to jazz musicians King Oliver…
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Fats Domino died October 24, 2017

Fats Domino was born Antoine “Fats” Domino Jr, (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017) was an American pianist and singer-songwriter and probably the most influential rock and roll performers of the 1950s and 60s, has died of natural causes aged 89. He was born at home with the help of his grandmother, a midwife, and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, the eighth and last child of Antoine Caliste Domino, a well-known violinist, and Marie-Donatille Gros. The family was of French Creole background and Louisiana Creole French was Fats first language. His name was originally, incorrectly given as Anthony on…
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