C. J. Chenier
C. J. Chenier | |
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Chenier performing in the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland in 1997 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 28, 1957 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Zydeco |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, accordion, saxophone |
| Years active | 1978–present |
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| Website | officialcjchenier |
C. J. Chenier (born Clayton Joseph Thompson, September 28, 1957 in Port Arthur, Texas) is the Creole son of the Grammy Award-winning "King of Zydeco", Louisiana musician, Clifton Chenier. In 1987, Chenier followed in his father's footsteps and led his father's band as an accordion performer and singer of zydeco, a blend of cajun and creole music. With five previous albums to his credit, by 1994, Chenier began to record for Chicago-based Alligator Records.