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Professor Longhair
American blues musician (1918–1980)
Professor Longhair | |
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Professor Longhair at 1975 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival | |
| Birth name | Henry Roeland Byrd |
| Also known as | Fess |
| Born | (1918-12-19)December 19, 1918 Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 1980(1980-01-30) (aged 61) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1948–1980 |
Musical artist
Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980),[1] better known as Professor Longhair or "Fess" for short, was an American singer and pianist who performed New Orleans blues.
He was active in two distinct periods, first in the heyday of early rhythm and blues and later in the resurgence of interest in traditional jazz after the founding of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1970. His piano style has been described as "instantly recogn