1918 - 1981
Austin Pitre American Musician
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Details
| First Name |
Austin
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| Last Name |
Pitre
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| Birthday |
23rd February, 1918
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| Birthplace |
Ville Platte, Louisiana
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| Died |
8th April, 1981
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, Accordionist
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Cajun
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| Instrument (text) |
Cajun accordion
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| Record Label |
Feature Records, Arhoolie Records, Swallow Records
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| Associated Acts |
The Evangeline Playboys, The Louisiana Rhythmaires
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Austin Pitre (February 23, 1918 - April 8, 1981) was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana. A Cajun music pioneer, Pitre claimed to be the first musician to play the accordion standing up, rather than sitting down. Along with his band, the Evangeline Playboys, Pitre recorded Cajun dancehall hits such as the Opelousas Waltz.
