Beau Jocque
American musician
Died when: 46 years 313 days (562 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
Beau Jocque (born Andrus Espre;November 1, 1953 – September 10, 1999) was a Louisiana French Creole zydeco musician and songwriter active in the 1990s.
Beau Jocque is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles into zydeco, and above all, for the powerful energy of his rhythm and sound.
Backed by the Hi-Rollers, he became one of the top dance-hall acts of his musical decade.He wrote, recorded and performed many songs in both Louisiana French and Louisiana Creole languages, as well as in English, primarily on the Rounder Records label.
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