Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980), better known as Professor Longhair also known as "Fess", was a New Orleans rhythm & blues singer and pianist. Professor Longhair is noteworthy for having been active in two distinct periods, both in the heyday of early rhythm and blues, and in the resurgence of interest in traditional jazz after the founding of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
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Professor Longhair has had 2 concerts.
Professor Longhair is most often considered to be Jazz, Blues, Rhythm And Blues, Piano, Traditional Blues, Acoustic Blues, Louisiana Blues, New Orleans, Piano Blues, New Orleans Blues, Memphis Blues, Boogie-Woogie, New Orleans Soul, and New Orleans R&B.
The last Professor Longhair concert was on September 20, 1977 at Boarding House in San Francisco, California, United States. The bands that performed were: The Wild Tchoupitoulas / The Neville Brothers / Professor Longhair.
