Artist
C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
- From Port Arthur, TX
- Formed 1987
- Type Band
- Members C.J. Chenier
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Bio
C.J. Chenier (born September 28, 1957, in Port Arthur, Texas) is a zydeco accordionist and singer, the son of the Grammy-winning "King of Zydeco" Clifton Chenier. He first joined his father's Red Hot Louisiana Band on saxophone at age 21, and after Clifton's death in 1987 he took over leadership of the band, learning accordion in the zydeco style. Sometimes called the "Crown Prince of Zydeco," he leads the Red Hot Louisiana Band performing a blend of Cajun and Creole music and has recorded for Arhoolie, Slash and Alligator Records
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