C. J. Chenier

C. J. Chenier
Chenier performing in the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland in 1997
Background information
Born (1957-09-28) September 28, 1957
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
GenresZydeco
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, accordion, saxophone
Years active1978–present
Labels
Websiteofficialcjchenier.com

C. J. Chenier (born Clayton Joseph Thompson, September 28, 1957) is an American zydeco musician. He is the son of zydeco musician Clifton Chenier. In 1987, Chenier followed in his father's footsteps and led his father's band as an accordion performer and singer of zydeco, a blend of cajun and creole music. With five previous albums to his credit, by 1994, Chenier began to record for Chicago-based Alligator Records.

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