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Bayou Rhythm

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Bayou Rhythm, a zydeco and blues band comprised of one African American man and four white men, stand holding their instruments.
Date Published
1981
1990
Publisher
Jay Elledge
Subjects
Zydeco musicians
Blues musicians
Bands (Music)
African American men
Men, White
Accordion
Guitar
Time Periods
1981-1990
Notes

No date; likely 1980s

Typewritten note attached to the back, "Bayou Rhythm: New Swamp Pop, Zydeco, blues, New Orleans R&B, Cajun. (front: L-R) C.J. Chenier, alto sax, zydeco accordion; Sonny Landreth, electric guitar, resonator guitar; (rear: L-R): Scott Majors, drums; Dave Ranson, bass; Mel Melton, blues harp." Handwritten on note, "318-269-9793." Stamped on back, "Photographed & Printed by Jay Elledge. Photo Illustration Credit Line Requested."

Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

Extent Of Original
1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm
Member of
Grand Emporium Collection
Source File
umkc_lsc_grand-emporium_photo-0094.tif
Genres
Gelatin silver prints
Black & white photographs
Group portraits
Publicity photographs
Types
photographs
Physical Location
LaBudde Special Collections
Rights
Copyright Undetermined
All collection images may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent use and/or distribution in print or electronically. Please contact LaBudde Special Collections at specialcollections@umkc.edu for more information.
Rights
Copyright Undetermined
All collection images may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent use and/or distribution in print or electronically. Please contact LaBudde Special Collections at specialcollections@umkc.edu for more information.

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