⬇️ HUEY 'Piano' SMITH ⬇️
(Huey Pierce Smith)
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Huey Pierce Smith, known as Huey "Piano" Smith (born January 26, 1934,
New Orleans, Louisiana, is an American rhythm-and-blues pianist whose
sound was influential in the development of rock and roll.
His piano playing incorporated the boogie styles of Pete Johnson, Meade
Lux Lewis, and Albert Ammons, the jazz style of Jelly Roll Morton and the
rhythm-and-blues style of Fats Domino. Steve Huey of AllMusic noted that
"At the peak of his game, Smith epitomized New Orleans R&B at its most
infectious and rollicking, as showcased on his classic signature tune,
'Don't You Just Know It.
Smith was born in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans. He was
influenced by the innovative work of Professor Longhair. He became known
for his shuffling right-handed break on the piano that influenced other
Southern players.
Smith wrote his first song "Robertson Street Boogie", named after the
street where he lived, on the piano, when he was eight years old. He
performed the tune with a friend, with the two billing themselves as Slick
and Dark. Smith attended McDowell High School and Xavier University of
Louisiana in New Orleans.
When Smith was fifteen, he began working in clubs and recording with his
flamboyant partner, Eddie Jones, who rose to fame as Guitar Slim. When
Smith was eighteen, in 1952, he signed a recording contract with Savoy
Records, which released his first known single, "You Made Me Cry". In 1953
Smith recorded with Earl King.
In 1955, Smith became the piano player with Little Richard's first band
in sessions for Specialty Records. The same year he also played piano on
several studio sessions for other artists, such as Lloyd Price. Two of the
sessions resulted in hits for Earl King ("Those Lonely Lonely Nights") and
Smiley Lewis ("I Hear You Knocking"...... (Wikipedia)