Boozoo chavis wiki
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Wilson "Boozoo" Chavis ( 1930 - 2001 )
Boozoo in action at the American Legion in Rosedale, MD on Oct. 20, 1995. I just hope I have this much energy two days before my 65th birthday. (Photograph by: Marty Katz, copyright 2001, please do not copy)
Boozoo - That's who!!!
Boozoo has a place of importance in my zydeco memories. He was the last of the originators - Clifton Chenier, Rockin' Doopsie, and Boozoo Chavis. For this reason, he was larger than life. He was also accessible and familiar. He reminded me of my grandfather in some ways - lots older than myself, but still sharp and ornery, with a few dirty jokes to tell you when no one was listening. When I heard the news of his death, I was greatly saddened. I decided to I put together a few memories on webpage as a little memorial. If you are looking for a biography, there are links below to other Boozoo sites. These are just a few photos and some random memories that I felt like writing down.
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Boozoo Chavis (album)
1991 studio album by Boozoo Chavis
Boozoo Chavis is an skiva by the American musician Boozoo Chavis, released in 1991.[1][2] It was part of the Elektra/Nonesuch American Explorer series.[3] The skiva was the culmination of a comeback for Chavis that had begun in 1984.[4][5] Chavis supported the album by playing the Newport Folk Festival.[6]
Production
[edit]Boozoo Chavis was produced by Terry Adams; Adams and NRBQ had recorded a song titled "Boozoo, That's Who!"[7][8][9] The album was recorded in Louisiana over the course of four days, a long period of studio time for a Chavis album.[10] Two of Chavis's sons played on the album; Chavis's band used rubboard, bass, two guitars, and drums.[11][12] Chavis did not always enjoy recording in a professional studio setting, even though Adams took a hands-off approach.[13]&# • American zydeco musician (1930–2001) Boozoo Chavis Chavis at the 2000 Original Southwest Zydeco Festival Musical artist Wilson Anthony "Boozoo" Chavis (pronounced CHAY-viss)[1] (October 23, 1930 – May 5, 2001)[2][3] was an American accordion player, singer, songwriter and bandleader. He was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the fusion of Louisiana Creole and blues music developed in southwest Louisiana.[4] Chavis was born to parents Arthur and Marceline Chavis in a Creole settlement called Pied des Chiens ( Boozoo Chavis
Birth name Wilson Anthony Chavis Born (1930-10-23)October 23, 1930
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.Died May 5, 2001(2001-05-05) (aged 70)
Austin, Texas, U.S.Genres Zydeco Occupation(s) Musician, accordionist, singer, songwriter Instrument(s) Cajun accordion, vocals Years active 1954–2001 Labels Goldband, Maison dem Soul, Elektra, Rounder, Sonet Early life
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