longhair

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Musicians heard, or heard from, include Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, the Neville Brothers and the Wild Tchoupitoulas in their beaded, feathered finery, along with many anonymous brass and percussion players.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

“When I was going to school, I wanted to be Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, and I would wear a wig with two plaits and call myself Professor Longhair,” Henry told the AP.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Mr. Smith’s syncopated keyboard style reflected the influence of his early idol, Professor Longhair, who combined boogie-woogie with habanera and rumba rhythms.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2023

It was a meeting with the piano player Professor Longhair when he was 14 that persuaded him to pursue a musical career, and he began performing at local clubs.

From The Guardian • Jun. 7, 2019

Before he left home Asmund Longhair was taken ill and was quite confined to his bed.

From Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga by Unknown