Legacy of Professor Longhair
Artists and genres Professor Longhair directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Galacticartist
Ellen McIlwaineartist
Eddie BoartistEdwin Joseph Bocage, known as Eddie Bo, was an American singer and pianist from New Orleans. Schooled in jazz, he was known for his blues, soul and funk recordings, compositions, productions and arrangements. He debuted on Ace Records in 1955 and released more single records than anyone in New Orleans other than Fats Domino.
Jon ClearyartistJon Cleary is a British-born, American funk and R&B musician, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Cleary is an accomplished pianist as well as being a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter.
Clarence "Frogman" HenryartistClarence Henry II, known as Clarence "Frogman" Henry, was an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist, best known for his hits "Ain't Got No Home" (1956) and "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do" (1961).
Dr. Johnartist
Ahmet Ertegünartist
Willie Teeartist
Jessie Hillartist
Allen Toussaintartist
Clifton Chenierartist
Marcia Ballartist
George Winstonartist
Fats Dominoartist
Earl Kingartist
The Metersartist
Hugh Laurieartist
James Brownartist
James Bookerartist
Art Nevilleartist
Tab Benoitartist