longhair

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“When I was going to school, I wanted to be Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, and I would wear a wig with two plaits and call myself Professor Longhair,” Henry told the AP.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Influenced by the sounds of James Brown, Smiley Lewis and Professor Longhair coming through his radio from stations in Miami, Morgan recorded his first songs in 1959 for legendary producer Duke Reid.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2022

“This sounds corny, but it’s true: I would ride my bike around the Tulane campus and stumble upon Professor Longhair doing a free show at the quad.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 4, 2022

It was a meeting with the piano player Professor Longhair when he was 14 that persuaded him to pursue a musical career, and he began performing at local clubs.

From The Guardian • Jun. 7, 2019

Asmund Longhair lay sick for some time in the summer.

From Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga by Unknown