Clifton Chenier
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Summary
Clifton Chenier was born on June 25, 1925[1], in St. Landry Parish[2]. He died on December 12, 1987[3], in Lafayette[4]. He worked as an accordionist[5], musician[6], songwriter[7], singer[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,024 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Opelousas[11]
- Date of death: December 19, 1987[12]
- Place of burial: All Saints Cemetery[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: blues musician[15]
- Educated at: Texas Southern University[16]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17], Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording[18], Grammy Hall of Fame[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: Cajun music[21], zydeco[22], swamp blues[23], Creole music[24], rhythm and blues[25], jazz[26], blues[27], world music[28]
- Record label: Alligator Records[29], Arhoolie Records[30], Chess Records[31], Bell Records[32], Charly Records[33]
- Commons category: Clifton Chenier[34]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[35]
- Family name: Chenier[36]
- Given name: Clifton[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Instrument: accordion[39], voice[40]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Start of work period: 1954[43]
- Time period: 20th century[44]
Why It Matters
Clifton Chenier has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Clifton Chenier born?
Clifton Chenier was born in St. Landry Parish[2].
Where did Clifton Chenier die?
Clifton Chenier died in Lafayette[4].
What did Clifton Chenier do for work?
Clifton Chenier worked as an accordionist[5], musician[6], songwriter[7], singer[8], and composer[9].
Where did Clifton Chenier go to school?
Clifton Chenier was educated at Texas Southern University[16].
What awards did Clifton Chenier receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17], Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording[18], and Grammy Hall of Fame[19].