Boozoo Chavis

Boozoo Chavis
Chavis at the 2000 Original Southwest Zydeco Festival
Background information
Born
Wilson Anthony Chavis

(1930-10-23)October 23, 1930
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 5, 2001(2001-05-05) (aged 70)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
GenresZydeco
OccupationsMusician, accordionist, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsCajun accordion, vocals
Years active1954–2001
LabelsGoldband, Maison de Soul, Elektra, Rounder, Sonet

Wilson Anthony "Boozoo" Chavis (pronounced CHAY-viss) (October 23, 1930 – May 5, 2001) was an American accordion player, singer, songwriter and bandleader. He was one of the pioneers of zydeco, the fusion of Louisiana Creole and blues music developed in southwest Louisiana.

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