Boozoo Chavis
Boozoo Chavis | |
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Chavis at the 2000 Original Southwest Zydeco Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wilson Anthony Chavis |
| Born | October 23, 1930 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 2001 (aged 70) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Zydeco |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, accordionist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Cajun accordion, vocals |
| Years active | 1954–2001 |
| Labels | Goldband, Maison de Soul, Elektra, Rounder, Sonet |
Wilson Anthony "Boozoo" Chavis (pronounced CHAY-viss) (October 23, 1930 – May 5, 2001) was an American accordion player, singer, songwriter and bandleader. He was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the fusion of Louisiana Creole and blues music developed in southwest Louisiana.