Clifton Chenier
Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987), was an American musician known as a pioneer of zydeco, a style of music that arose from Creole music, with R&B, blues, and Cajun influences. He sang and played the accordion. Chenier won a Grammy Award in 1983.
Chenier was known as the King of Zydeco, and also billed as the King of the South.
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- June 25th, 1925
- Died
- December 12th, 1987
- Genres
- Labels
- Rhino