About
New Orleans-based blues guitarist and singer whose blindness earned him the nickname "Braille Blues Daddy." He began releasing music in the late 70's and earned a large following in Louisiana in the 80's with his band The Jump Street Five.
Before Fame
He was completely blind by age eight. He developed a passion for blues listening to the radio station WLAC-AM and was playing in the band The Glaciers by his late teens.
Trivia
He performed with Kenny Wayne Shepherd on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in February 2007.
Family Life
He married a woman named Bethany, who also served as his manager.
Associated With
He was personally encouraged to keep playing the blues by legendary blues guitarist Muddy Waters.
