Bayou Rhythm

Description
Bayou Rhythm, a zydeco and blues band comprised of one African American man and four white men, stand holding their instruments.
Note
No date; likely 1980s. Typewritten note attached to the back, "Bayou Rhythm: New Swamp Pop, Zydeco, blues, New Orleans R&B, Cajun. (front: L-R) C.J. Chenier, alto sax, zydeco accordion; Sonny Landreth, electric guitar, resonator guitar; (rear: L-R): Scott Majors, drums; Dave Ranson, bass; Mel Melton, blues harp." Handwritten on note, "318-269-9793." Stamped on back, "Photographed & Printed by Jay Elledge. Photo Illustration Credit Line Requested."
Contributors
Photographer: Elledge, Jay
Type
Image
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm
Genre
Gelatin silver prints
Group portraits
Publicity photographs
Member of
Grand Emporium Collection
Publisher
Jay Elledge
Time Period
1981-1990
Subject (Name)
Chenier, C. J. (Clayton Joseph), 1957-
Landreth, Sonny
Majors, Scott
Ranson, David
Melton, Mel
Bayou Rhythm (Musical group)
Subject (Topical)
Zydeco musicians
Blues musicians
Bands (Music)
African American men
Men, White
Accordion
Guitar
Rights
Copyright Undetermined
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.
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Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections
Related Finding Aid
Grand Emporium Collection