Chenier, Morris Big

Chenier, Morris Big 1929; Opelousas, LA – 1978; perhaps Lake Charles, LA Morris was the uncle of late Zydeco King Clifton Chenier. He played guitar on Clifton’s first recordings in 1954 and on his own Goldband recordings from 1957 to 1960, including “ Let Me Hold Your Hand .” Although mainly a guitar player, he was most well known for his bluesy fiddle playing on Clifton’s “ Black Gal ,” a massive regional hit from 1966 to 1967 and other songs recorded at the same sessions for Arhoolie Records…