b : December 19th, 1918 Bogalusa (USA)
d : Jan 30, 1980 in New Orleans (USA)
Professor Longhair can be considered as the creator of the New Orleans Rhythm & Blues. Musically active from 1949 to 1964, he made a comeback in the early seventies.
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 (Early Influence).