Tribute Mondays: Professor Longhair

Henry Roeland"Roy"Byrd

(December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980)

New Orleans Blues Singer and Pianist, Professor Longhair, was regarded for his unique piano playing. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Longhair, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Longhair's blues rhumba, Tipitina, Misery, (Roy Bird and his Blues Jumpers) and Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professor_longhair

Background Information
Birth name	Henry Roeland Byrd
Also known as	Fess
Born	December 19, 1918 Bogalusa, Louisiana
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana
Died	January 30, 1980 (aged 61) New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres	New Orleans blues, New Orleans R&B, Louisiana blues, boogie-woogie
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1948–1980