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by blueorleansradio · 12/24/2012

Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi & Dr. John @akadrjohn Headline Sunshine Blues Festival http://nola.tw/Iz

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1939 - John Delafose was born on this day. Born in Duralde, Louisiana, he was a harmonica and accordion player known for his band the Eunice Playboys. He was a pioneer of modern zydeco music, using the older traditions but also with contemporary ingredients. He has made a number of records, the most successful being "Watch That Dog", "Friday Night Waltz" and "Joe Pitre A Deux Femmes". He died in Lawtell, Louisiana and is also the father of zydeco musician Geno Delafose.

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1939 - John Delafose was born on this day. Born in Duralde, Louisiana, he was a harmonica and accordion player known for his band the Eunice Playboys. He was a pioneer of modern zydeco music, using the older traditions but also with contemporary ingredients. He has made a number of records, the most successful being "Watch That Dog", "Friday Night Waltz" and "Joe Pitre A Deux Femmes". He died in Lawtell, Louisiana and is also the father of zydeco musician Geno Delafose.

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