Professor Longhair: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/professor-longhair/bio/

Professor Longhair did not seriously begin to play the piano until his 30s and his career began in 1948.

His only hit:

Bald Head (1949):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZNxSOQtQp8

Tipitina:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBSN7WOPkQ0

Mardi Gras in New Orleans:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXAE0NmeVh4

Big Chief:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhYyFnFPhBg&feature=related

Go to the Mardi Gras:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wAMr3V5lN4

　
He suffered a stroke and returned in 1957. Longhair struggled in the 60s and became a gambling addict.

His appearance at the 1971 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival revitalized his career.

Professor Longhair died in 1980.