Professor Longhair
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Summary
Professor Longhair was born on December 19, 1918[1], in Bogalusa[2]. He died on January 30, 1980[3], in New Orleans[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], street artist[6], musician[7], singer[8], and blues musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,995 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1918[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1980[12]
- Place of burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Award received: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: blues[18]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[19]
- Commons category: Professor Longhair[20]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[21]
- Family name: Byrd[22]
- Given name: Henry[23], Roeland[24]
- Official website: http://www.professorlonghair.com[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Instrument: piano[27], voice[28]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Start of work period: 1948[31]
Why It Matters
Professor Longhair has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Professor Longhair born?
Professor Longhair's place of birth was Bogalusa[2].
Where did Professor Longhair die?
Professor Longhair died in New Orleans[4].
What did Professor Longhair do for work?
Professor Longhair worked as a pianist[5], street artist[6], musician[7], singer[8], and blues musician[9].
What awards did Professor Longhair receive?
Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16].