Henry Roeland Byrd

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Henry Roeland Byrd

voc, p, 1918-1980 US, Bogalusa, Louisiana
Singer / Musician of Blues
A.k.a. Professor Longhair Robert Boyd (5) Roy Byrd

American pianist, vocalist and songwriter, better known by his stage name Professor Longhair. Born 19 December 1918 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. Died 30 January 1980 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Professor Longhair can be considered as the creator of the New Orleans Rhythm & Blues. Musically active from 1949 to 1964, he made a comeback in the early 1970s. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 (Early Influence).

Instruments

Vocals
Piano

Genres

Blues
Rock

Plays With

Professor Longhair & His Shuffling Hungarians

Professor Longhair And His Blues Scholars

Professor Longhair And His New Orleans Boys

Roy Byrd & His Blues Jumpers

Roy Byrd & His New Orleans Rhythm

Band Members

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Acknowledgements

To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.

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