Clifton Chenier date of birth:
June 25, 1925
How old was Clifton Chenier when died?
62
Where was Clifton Chenier born?
Opelousas, Louisiana, United States
When did Clifton Chenier die?
December 12, 1987
What is Clifton Chenier's occupation?
Musician, songwriter
What genre is Clifton Chenier's work?
Zydeco, Cajun, Creole music, R&B, swamp blues
What instruments does Clifton Chenier play?
Vocals, accordion, frottoir
Short Biography
Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987), a Louisiana French-speaking native of Opelousas, Louisiana, was an eminent performer and recording artist of Zydeco, which arose from Cajun and Creole music, with R&B, jazz, and blues influences. He played the accordion and won a Grammy Award in 1983. In 1984 he was honored as a National Heritage Fellow. He was inducted posthumously into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1989, and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2011. In 2014, he was a Grammy recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.