Celebrating Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987), a Louisiana French-speaking native of Leonville, Louisiana, was an eminent performer and recording artist of zydeco, which arose from Cajun and Creole music, with R&B, jazz, and blues influences. He played the accordion and won a Grammy Award in 1983. Chenier is credited with redesigning the wood and crimped tin washboard into the vest frottoir, an instrument that would easily hang from the shoulders. Cleveland Chenier, Clifton's o
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Clifton Chenier, a great singer & bandleader, and 'The King of Zydeco', passed away on December 12th 1987. http://www.allaboutbluesmusic.com/clifton-chenier/ Clifton played his accordion dressed in a crown and cape, making the whole world dance with his happy blend of cajun swamp blues and good-time R&B. | All About Blues Music
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