Willis Prudhomme And Zydeco Express

About Me

Willis Prudhomme is a genuine treasure of southwest Louisiana, born in 1931, he didn't pursue music until he was in his late thirties. Starting first on Harmonica, he discovered a natural talent for music. His Brothers Charles and "Slim", already musicians playing Guitar and Bass respectively (John Delafose Band) welcomed their brother to the mix. He played Accordian in Leo Thomas's band for several years before starting his own band, Zydeco Express. One of his first recordings was used in the John Sayles movie Passion Fish [I went down to New Orleans-Zydeco Live, Rounder records], which he also appeared in. Willis continued on in the "first" Zydeco explosion in the late eighties with songs like "salty Dog", "Bad Bad Girl" ,"Why You Wanna Make Me Cry?",and his"signature" tune "They Call Me Jackhammer" .Willis, Boozoo Chavis, John Delafose, Nathan Williams and, Beau Jocque took the style from local to world-wide. His music has been covered by many Zydeco Artists, with the biggest hit being Beau Jocque's cover of Give him "Cornbread". Surprisingly youthful for a man in his seventies, he continues to express the old-school Zydeco style. "We play it traditional, not too fast, not too slow, so people can dance". -Willis Prudhomme Layout Created at Mspremade.com

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Member Since: 14/04/2006
Band Website: You're at it!
Influences: Clifton Chenier,Nathan Abshire, Boozoo Chavis, Amidee Ardoin, Bois-sec Ardoin, Blues,Women, Man it goes on and on...
Sounds Like: Willis Prudhomme For bookings call Willis (337)513-6244NEW ALBUM-Living Legend out now.Available at: Anywhere we're playing and at Lake Charles Music and Fausto's Cajun restaurant in Kinder,LA Order online from Floydâ€™s Record Shop!
Record Label: Zydeco Gumbo
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Zydeco Joe Rest in Peace

Zydeco Joe was a good friend and fellow Musicican. We'd played on the same bill lots of times and He was always a gentleman lavish with his praise and generous with his friendship and support his fell...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:38:00 GMT

Email Me Your Jazzfest pix/video

We want your Jazzfest pix and videos! If we like them enough, we'll add them to the page, and you might win an autographed copy of the CD! Email pix/vids (photobucket links, youtube, etc) to willispru...
Posted by on Sun, 06 May 2007 08:34:00 GMT

Jazzfest 2007

We got the call from the promoters and will be playing Jazzfest 2007 on the last weekend(Awaiting the formal schedule) This marks Willis Prudhomme's 22nd CONSECUTIVE appearance! This is an unofficial ...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 13:02:00 GMT

Album Release Party!

The Album Release will be at the annual Yambalee Jam in Lawtell. Come get one and you can be one of the first to own the new album! We'll be performing songs from the album live, and if you ask, we'll...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:06:00 GMT

New Album on it's way!

The waiting will soon be over! Chris Ardoin's excellent production will make this the best-sounding album in tour catalog. The rough mixes already sound better than any previous albums! Due out someti...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Jul 2006 11:59:00 GMT

2006 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival- reported by Keith Thomas

We arrived in New Orleans to find it still scarred by Katrina, the 8 foot high waterlines on the houses on Carrolton over by the Rock-n-Bowl told the story. The Fairgrounds, though watermarked, looked...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Apr 2006 20:33:00 GMT