Rockin' Sidney
Rockin' Sidney | |
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Promotional image of Rockin' Sidney, | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sidney Simien |
| Born | April 9, 1938 Lebeau, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 1998 (aged 59) Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, zydeco, soul, swamp blues |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, accordion |
| Years active | 1957–1998 |
| Labels | Fame, Jin, Goldband, Maison de Soul, Epic |
| Formerly of | Count Rockin' Sidney and his Dukes |
Sidney Simien (April 9, 1938 – February 25, 1998), known professionally as Rockin' Sidney, was an American R&B, zydeco, and soul musician who began recording in the late 1950s and continued performing until his death. He is best known for his 1985 single "My Toot-Toot", which reached top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and earned him a Grammy Award.