Affectionately named `Frogman' for his trademark croak, Clarence Henry – born
March 19, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana - was a legendary singer and pianist
who pioneered the New Orleans rhythm and blues scene in the 1950s. Initially
influenced by the likes of Fats Domino and Professor Longhair, Clarence
‘Frogman’ Henry began playing the piano as a child and entered talent shows from
an early age. He joined Bobby Mitchell & The Toppers in 1952 and played piano
and trombone for them until 1955 before moving onto saxophonist Eddie Smith's
band. After improvising “Ain't Got No Home”...