Jessie Hill | |
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Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | December 9, 1932
Died | September 17, 1996 New Orleans, Louisiana | (aged 63)
Genres | R&B Louisiana blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1951–1996 |
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Jessie Hill (December 9, 1932 – September 17, 1996)[1] was an American R&B and Louisiana blues[2] singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic song "Ooh Poo Pah Doo".[1][3]