Professor Longhair (nee Henry Roeland Byrd and aka Fess) (December 19, 1918 - January 30, 1980) was a legendary New Orleans blues musician. He was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He was noted for his unique piano style, which he described as "a combination of rumba, mambo, and Calypso", and his unusual, expressive voice, described once as "freak unique". He was called the Bach of Rock and Roll.

His career in music began in the 1930s, dancing for tips. "The very first instrument I played was the bottom of my feet, working out rhythms, tap dancing. We used to dance all up and down Bourbon Street."

He learned guitar and piano and began to take music seriously when he found he could get out of work by playing piano for his fellow members of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He also worked as a boxer, cook, and professional card player.

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PROFESSOR LONGHAIR. Jesus I used to listen to this guy non-stop in college. #music #lastfmisthebluecrack
the_red_shoes (Moira Russell) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:26:32 -0000
PROFESSOR LONGHAIR. Jesus I used to listen to this guy non-stop in college. #music #lastfmisthebluecrack
Just played: no buts and no maybes - Professor Longhair - the lost sessions 1971 to 1972(rounder)
wtul_playlist (WTUL) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:21:38 -0000
Just played: no buts and no maybes - Professor Longhair - the lost sessions 1971 to 1972(rounder)
Time to get out the Professor Longhair.
crouchingbadger (Ben Ward) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:28:30 -0000
Time to get out the Professor Longhair.
Up early to make sure all work is done before Xmas! Signing off ICT and Literacy training accompanied by Professor Longhair
Joga5 (Bill Lord) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:37:32 -0000
Up early to make sure all work is done before Xmas! Signing off ICT and Literacy training accompanied by Professor Longhair
ouvindo um pouco de professor longhair! e estudando um pouco de mardi gras!! é bom!!! :))
moniquevolter (Monique Volter) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:47:27 -0000
ouvindo um pouco de professor longhair! e estudando um pouco de mardi gras!! é bom!!! :))
Professor Longhair is one of the greatest inspirations for the New Orleans music scene. His original sound and... http://bit.ly/7VaI1g
dirtycoast (Dirty Coast Press) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:58:24 -0000
Professor Longhair is one of the greatest inspirations for the New Orleans music scene. His original sound and... http://bit.ly/7VaI1g

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