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"If I'm so great, I wonder why I don't have some terrific contract."
-- Professor Longhair, Interview (1976)
 Meet The Professor
From his humble beginnings in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the humbling circumstances of his death, the life of Professor Longhair has been somewhat of a mystery.
A comprehensive official biography is currently being written by his son, Rev. Alexander Byrd. Meanwhile, our staff is compiling various "unofficial biographies"; carefully picking through myth and misinformation to find the real Henry Roeland Byrd. We will make these biographies available to you here periodically.
 Professor Longhair Biography
by Grant Morris
All Music Guide Biography
by Bill Dahl | All Music Guide
New Biographies
Coming Soon
What did you say?
Please keep checking this section for interesting an insightful quotes by and about Fess.
"The Bach of Rock!"
Allen Toussaint
"One of the off-handed founders of modern day popular music"
Rolling Stone Magazine (May 1972)
"If I'm so great, I wonder why I don't have some terrific contract."
Professor Longhair, Interview (1976)
More Quotes Here
Professor Longhair Collection
 Transcription Collection Available from Hal Leonard Corporation
This terrific collection includes 19 solo piano transcriptions from this legendary New Orleans R&B artist. Songs include: Baldhead · Big Chief · Crawfish Fiesta · Gonna Leave This Town · Hey Little Girl · Hey Now Baby · Mardi Gras in New Orleans · Mean Ol' World · Meet Me Tomorrow Night · Mess Around · No Buts No Maybes · She Walks Right in · Stag-O-Lee · Thank You Pretty Baby · Tipitina · more. Features a biography and discography.
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