Posts about Professor Longhair blues

Born Henry Roeland Byrd on December 19, 1918, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, Professor Longhair spent much of his youth in New Orleans, a city rich in[…]

Professor Longhair, often called "Fess" by his fans, is a cornerstone of New Orleans music. His piano playing, a fusion of blues, boogie-woogie, and Caribbean[…]

Professor Longhair, often hailed as one of the most influential figures in New Orleans blues and R&B, left an indelible mark on the music world[…]