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    • Clifton Chenier

    American zydeco musician (1925–1987)

    Clifton Chenier

    Chenier Brothers performing at Jay's Lounge and Cockpit, Cankton, Louisiana, Mardi Gras, 1975
    Clifton Chenier on accordion, brother Cleveland on washboard and John Hart on tenor saxophone.

    Born(1925-06-25)June 25, 1925
    Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.
    DiedDecember 12, 1987(1987-12-12) (aged 62)
    Lafayette, Louisiana
    Genres
    Occupations
    Instruments
    Years active1954–1987
    LabelsElko, Specialty, Arhoolie, Crazy Cajun, Chess, Alligator
    Formerly ofZydeco Ramblers

    Musical artist

    Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987),[1][2] was an American musician known as a pioneer of zydeco, a style of music that arose from Creole music, with R&B, blues, and Cajun influences.

    He sang and played the accordion. Chenier won a Grammy Award in 1983.[1]

    Chenier was known as the King of Zydeco,[1][2][3] and also bi