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Boozoo Chavis

By Reverend Keith A. Gordon, About.com

First Zydeco Recording Star:

The first Zydeco hit recording was "Paper In My Shoe" by accordionist Wilson Anthony "BooZoo" Chavis. After being cheated out his royalties, Boozoo quit the music business and became a horse trainer. It took 20 years for him to get the itch and return to claim his position in Zydeco royalty.

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