In 1976, during a legend-cementing career comeback, the New Orleans piano hero played a fierce rendition of "Mess Around" live in Chicago. Songs We Love: Professor Longhair, 'Mess Around (Live)' The ...

Some people swear Professor Longhair (1918—1980) was at the very first New Orleans Mardi Gras back in 1699. However, the truth is that he probably started boppin' and hoppin' at the annual celebration ...

“And now, ladies and gentlemen, the one and only… Professor Longhair!” Fess hits with a syncopated vamp and it’s off to the races for a half-hour of insanely intense second line stepping out, blues ...

Bald Head, Mardi Gras In New Orleans, Boyd's Bounce, Bye Bye Baby, East St. Louis Baby, Professor Longhair's Boogie, Tipitina, Big Chief, Jambalaya, Got My Mojo Workin', How Long Has That Train Been ...