Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Slim Harpo
1924-1970
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 6, 2016
1. Slim Harpo Marker
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Slim Harpo. Louisiana native, James Moore, was considered the point man of the 1950's Swamp Blues movement. Dubbed Slim Harpo by his wife, he sang in a laid-back style and was a master of the blues harmonica. Although he started out playing juke joints, parties and picnics as a teenager, Slim eventually enjoyed national success with a string of popular R&B hits while recording for Excello Records, including "Baby, Scratch My Back," "Rainin' in My Heart," "Buzzin'," and "Little Queen Bee." As proof of his mass appeal, many of his songs were adapted by country, Cajun, and rock and roll musicians such as the Rolling Stones and The Yardbirds., Image courtesy of the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation
Louisiana native, James Moore, was considered the point man of the 1950's Swamp Blues movement. Dubbed Slim Harpo by his wife, he sang in a laid-back style and was a master of the blues harmonica. Although he started out playing juke joints, parties and picnics as a teenager, Slim eventually enjoyed national success with a string of popular R&B hits while recording for Excello Records, including "Baby, Scratch My Back," "Rainin' in My Heart," "Buzzin'," and "Little Queen Bee." As proof of his mass appeal, many of his songs were adapted by country, Cajun, and rock & roll musicians such as the Rolling Stones and The Yardbirds.
Image courtesy of the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation
Location. 30° 26.834′ N, 91° 11.367′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. Marker is on Lafayette Street north of North Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2016. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
