Clifton Chenier
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Clifton Chenier
Summary
Clifton Chenier is a human[1]. He was born in St. Landry Parish[2]. He was born on June 25, 1925[3]. He died in Lafayette[4]. He died on December 12, 1987[5]. He worked as an accordionist[6], musician[7], songwriter[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (386 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Clifton Chenier was born in St. Landry Parish[2].
- Clifton Chenier passed away in Lafayette[4].
- Clifton Chenier was born on June 25, 1925[3].
- Clifton Chenier died on December 12, 1987[5].
- Clifton Chenier died on December 19, 1987[11].
- Clifton Chenier is buried at All Saints Cemetery[12].
- Clifton Chenier held citizenship in United States[13].
- Clifton Chenier worked as an accordionist[6].
- Clifton Chenier worked as a musician[7].
- Clifton Chenier worked as a songwriter[8].
- Clifton Chenier worked as a singer[9].
- Clifton Chenier was educated at Texas Southern University[14].
- Clifton Chenier received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[15].
- Clifton Chenier received the Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording[16].
- Clifton Chenier received the Grammy Hall of Fame[17].
- Clifton Chenier received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18].
- Clifton Chenier is recorded as male[19].
- Clifton Chenier's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Clifton Chenier's genre is Cajun music[21].
- Clifton Chenier's genre is zydeco[22].
- Clifton Chenier's genre is swamp blues[23].
- Clifton Chenier's genre is Creole music[24].
- Clifton Chenier's genre is rhythm and blues[25].
- Clifton Chenier's genre is jazz[26].
- Clifton Chenier's genre is blues[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
- MusicBrainz ID: ff882021-3dff-4c25-bc2e-52c5b063203d[28]
Body
Origins and Family
Clifton Chenier's place of birth was St. Landry Parish[2]. He was born on June 25, 1925[3].
Education
Clifton Chenier was educated at Texas Southern University[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include accordionist[6], musician[7], songwriter[8], and singer[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[15], a lifetime achievement award[29], in United States[30], founded in 1962[31]; Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording[16], a class of award[32]; and Grammy Hall of Fame[17], an award[33], founded in 1973[34].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 12, 1987[5] and December 19, 1987[11]. Clifton Chenier died in Lafayette[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[35]. Burial took place at All Saints Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Clifton Chenier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (386 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Clifton Chenier born?
Clifton Chenier's place of birth was 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 accordionist[6], musician[7], songwriter[8], and singer[9].
Where did Clifton Chenier go to school?
Clifton Chenier was educated at Texas Southern University[14].
What awards did Clifton Chenier receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[15], Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording[16], Grammy Hall of Fame[17], and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18].