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Wilson "Boozoo" Chavis (1930-2001)
Boozoo Chavis played accordion and sang in his native Creole French, A prolific songwriter, he is credited with zydeco's first commercial recording. Raised in a rural area of Lake Charles called...
- louisiana
- music
- zydeco
- opelousas
- boozoo
Clifton Chenier (1925-1987)
Originally from Opelousas, Clifton Chenier was dubbed the "King of Zydeco" -- and often wore a crown and cape during performances. A significant force in popularizing zydeco, Clifton infused R & B...
- louisiana
- music
- zydeco
- opelousas
- clifton chenier
Reverand Monsignor Clinton J. Doskey Memorial Garden
"I will give you shepherds after my own heart" Jeremiah 3:15 This prayer garden is dedicated in loving memory of Reverand Monsignor Clinton J. Doskey Pastor 1991-2009 "A shepherd with...
- louisiana
- new orleans
- religion
The Hughen School
Since 1937, the Hughen School and other related facilities have provided assistance to individuals with disabilities. The school grew out of a vision by the Rotary Club of Port Arthur to start...
- texas
- port arthur
- jefferson county
- school
Ernest Ladd
Nicknamed "The Big Cat,” Mr. Ernie Ladd was an American Collegiate professional football player & professional wrestler. A standout athlete in high school, Ladd attended Grambling State...
- louisiana
- sports. football
- wrestling
Sidney Simien "Rockin' Sidney" (1938-1998)
Born in LeBeau, Rockin' Sidney's musical background focused on rhythm and blues, from the 1950s to the 70s. Rockin' Sidney incorporated into zydeco almost every style of music, from Caribbean...
- louisiana
- zydeco
- music
Beau Jocque (1953-1999)
Born Andrus J. Espree, Beau Jocque, was a Creole zydeco musician active in the 1990s. A large man (6'" and 270 pounds) he took the stage name "Beau Jocque," which is Louisiana Creole for "Big...
- louisiana
- zydeco
- music
Rockin' Dopsie (1932-1993)
Born in Carencro, Alton Rubin was a leading zydeco musician and crowd-pleasing performed who played to enthusiastic crowds at concerts and festivals throughout Europe and the Untied States....
- louisiana
- zydeco. music
- opelousas