Jessie Hill
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About
Louisiana blues singer best remembered for the song Ooh Poo Pah Doo. The song sold over 800,000 copies upon its release and became an instant Mardi Gras favorite.
Before Fame
He started as a drummer, forming his own group in 1951.
Trivia
Ooh Poo Pah Doo broke the top 5 in the US Billboard R&B charts in 1960.
Family Life
His grandson is Troy Andrews, a.k.a. Trombone Shorty.
Associated With
In addition to his own music, he wrote songs for a variety of other artists including Willie Nelson.
