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Blind Uncle Gaspard
voc, g, 1880-1937 US
Singer / Musician of World
A.k.a. Alcide Gaspard
Alcide "Blind Uncle" Gaspard was a partially blind vocalist and guitarist from Louisiana who alternated between string-band music (in a band with his brothers) and traditional Cajun balladry on his recordings for Vocalion. Born in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana in 1880, he became partially blinded when he was seven. Very little is known about Gaspard and his life as a musician; even among big-time Cajun musicians and fans. A brilliant and dexterous guitarist; he is often regarded in Cajun and Americana music circles as a very mysterious and unacclaimed figure. His influences remain unknown; although his family is believed to have brought him into music. Gaspard suffered from deep depression and alcoholism throughout his life; and it is believed he remained a bachelor till his untimely death.
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Sur Le Borde De L'Eau (On the Water's Edge) on Early American Cajun Music: Classic Recordings From the 1920's by Blind Uncle Gaspard, John Bertrand & Delma Lachney Assi Dans La Fenetre De Ma Chambre on Early American Cajun Music: Classic Recordings From the 1920's by Blind Uncle Gaspard, John Bertrand & Delma Lachney La Danseuse on American Epic: The Collection by Various Artists Natchitoches (French Town) on Early American Cajun Music: Classic Recordings From the 1920's by Blind Uncle Gaspard, John Bertrand & Delma Lachney Mercredi Soir Passé on Early American Cajun Music: Classic Recordings From the 1920's by Blind Uncle Gaspard, John Bertrand & Delma LachneyTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The Waters Edge | Blind Uncle Gaspard, Delma Lachney | 2014 | Compil. |
| Early American Cajun Music | Blind Uncle Gaspard / Delma Lachney / John Bertrand | 1999 | Compil. |
| Cher Ami Ma Vie Est Ruini / La Louisiane | Delma Lachney And Blind Uncle Gaspard | 1929 | Album |
| Avoyelles / Je M'en Vas Dans Le Chemin | Blind Uncle Gaspard And Delma Lachney | 1929 | Album |
| Rivière Rouge / Mercredi Soir Passé | Delma Lachney And Blind Uncle Gaspard | 1929 | Album |
| Baoille / Assi Dans La Fenetre De Ma Chambre | Delma Lachney / Blind Uncle Gaspard | 1929 | Album |
| Natchitocheo / Sur Le Borde De L'eau | Blind Uncle Gaspard | 1929 | Album |
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