HUEY SMITH

HUEY SMITH

Genres: soul, swing, 60s, New Orleans, funk

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About HUEY SMITH

Huey Pierce Smith (January 26, 1934 – February 13, 2023), known as Huey "Piano" Smith, was an American rhythm-and-blues pianist whose sound was influential in the development of rock and roll. His piano playing incorporated the boogie-woogie styles of Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, and Albert Ammons, the jazz style of Jelly Roll Morton and the rhythm-and-blues style of Fats Domino. Steve Huey of AllMusic noted that "At the peak of his game, Smith epitomized New Orleans R&B at its most infectious and rollicking, as showcased on his classic signature tune, "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu". Smith died at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on February 13, 2023, aged 89

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