Chenier came to be known as the King of Zydeco. He toured Europe; won a Grammy for his 1982 album, I’m Here! ; performed at Carnegie Hall and in Ronald Reagan’s White House; won a National Heritage ...

The Rolling Stones recorded “Zydeco Sont Pas Salés” for “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco,” which commemorates the 100th ...

The Rolling Stones' reverence for blues and country is as well-established as Keith Richards' penchant for scarves. But you may not immediately associate the band with zydeco, the French-sung, ...

The single appears alongside a 1965 Clifton Chenier recording and is released by El Cerrito's Arhoolie Records.

The Rolling Stones recorded “Zydeco Sont Pas Salés” for “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco,” which commemorates the 100th anniversary of Chenier’s birth. On the new album, ...

Hear the Rolling Stones Go Zydeco in New Tribute to Clifton Chenier; View all posts by David Browne. June 17, 2025 Chenier in 1984. The zydeco pioneer would have turned 100 this year.

The late Clifton Chenier, Zydeco pioneer known for his Creole-inspired sound rooted in blues, Cajun and R&B, is being bolstered by the music community ...

The Rolling Stones' Zydeco Influence. Zydeco is a Louisiana Creole style of music with French-sung vocals and a heavily syncopated feel, and the Stones were drawn to it in their early days.

A new tribute album to the King of Zydeco Clifton Chenier will feature The Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Steve Earle and more. "A Tribute to the King of Zydeco" is out June 27 to ...

The Rolling Stones’ reverence for blues and country is as well-established as Keith Richards’ penchant for scarves. But you may not immediately associate the band with zydeco, the French-sung ...