Boozoo Chavis (born 23 October 1930 in Lake Charles, LA and died 5 May 2001 in Austin, Texas) was a zydeco musician - music created by French speaking Creoles of South-West Louisiana. He was active from 1954 until his death during which time he largely sang and played the accordion. Mr Boozoo was also a prolific writer of zydeco songs. Many of his songs have become standards of the zydeco repertoire, … Wikipedia
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Biography by Craig Harris Boozoo Chavis (born: Wilson Anthony Chavis) was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the Cajun and blues hybrid originating in southwest Louisiana. www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?opt1=1&P=amg&sql=Boozoo+Chavis