Professor Louie

Professor (Aaron L. Hurwitz) Louie
Birth nameAaron L. Hurwitz
BornPeekskill, New York, U.S.
Genres
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Gospel
Occupations
  • Musician
  • Songwriter
  • Vocalist
  • Record Producer
Instrument(s)Keyboards, accordion, vocals
Years active1972–present

Aaron L. Hurwitz, known by the stage name Professor Louie, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer who is best known for producing three studio albums for The Band, as well as being the founder and producer for the Grammy nominated musical group, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. He is the founder of Woodstock Records, which has released albums by New Riders of the Purple Sage, Rick Danko and Waydown Wailers, among others. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in New York Chapter in 2016.