Chenier, Clifton

By the time he first recorded on a Los Angeles label in 1954, Chenier had become a well-established regional performer. His first release, “Eh, petite fille,” was a national hit for Specialty Records, and by 1956 he had become a full-time musician. Having given up his day job, Chenier was able to move to Houston, Texas, in 1958, and this proved to be a good base from which to tour all around the Southern states. The popularity of...