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1992 Clarence ''Frogman'' Henry
001.1992.016
Fri May 01 1992
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00:00 Clarence “Frogman” Henry discusses piano lessons when he was six year old. His early influences were Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, and The Dorm Busters. He attended Valenia C. Jones School and LB Landry High School. He has a scholarship to go to Southern University but got married instead. 03:30 His first professional job was playing with Bobby Mitchell when he was 15. Discuss his “frog voice”. The old Joy Lounge is described. Talks about Paul Gaton. Pappa Stoppa dubbed him “Frogman”. Opened for The Beatles. He gambled with Paul McCarney, the only Beatle he liked. 06:45 Discusses segregation and the impact on touring. He is currently playing carnivals and private parties. Discusses the difference between private events and playing on Bourbon Street. 08:30 They listen to “I Don’t Know Why But I Do” and discuss the musicians who played on that. 10:20 Discusses relationship with Huey Moore. He talks about cheating and his ex-wives. Henry loves country music. They listen to “Cheatin’ Traces” 13:00 Discusses his love for Rush Limbaugh. Talks about his health and time spent in Charity Hospital. Was at previous Jazz Fest in a wheel chair. 16:15 Getting cards and greetings from fans when he was sick. Discusses his souvenir frog collection. Brenda Lee gave him a frog. Henry talks about the places that he has performed around the world. New Zealand had the biggest impact on his life. They listen to “Aint Got No Home” 20:30 Talks about the use of his music in film. Rod Stewart is singing part of “Aint Got No Home”; considering a law suit. Questions from the audience. They talk about the arrangement of the songs. Henry discusses the recordings after “Aint Got No Home.” They discuss his frog voice. 24:30 Henry was booked for Australia but didn’t play because of a flight strike. He discusses lyrics and publishing rights. He talks about not getting paid and trying to get his money. He talks about the radio station WTIX. 28:00 The interview concludes.
Clarence ""Frogman"" Henry. Unknown female interviewer.
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive