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Born: December 17, 1939 in New Orleans, LA
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: November 08, 1983 in New Orleans, LA
Genre: Blues

Biography:
Certainly one of the most flamboyant New Orleans pianists in recent memory, James Carroll Booker III was a major influence on the local rhythm & blues scene in the '50s and '60s. Booker's training included classical instruction until age 12, by w ...More >>

Discography: 2004 United, Our Thing Will Stand 2000 Taste Of Honey: Live In New Orleans 1977 1997 Live at Montreux 1985 King of the New Orleans Keyboard, Vol. 2 1984 King of the New Orleans Keyboard, Vol. 1 More >>

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Influenced By: Professor Longhair Jelly Roll Morton Ray Charles Fats Domino Little Brother Montgomery More >> Followers: Henry Butler Marcia Ball Hunter S. Thompson Edgar Winter Chocolate Milk More >>

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