Doug Kershaw

Genres:	Cajun & Zydeco, Pop / Rock
Decades Active:	1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
Artist Compilations:	Rusty & <b>Doug Kershaw</b>
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Biography

Douglas James Kershaw, 24 January 1936, Tiel Ridge, Louisiana, USA. This renowned fiddle player and vocalist is a major figure in Cajun, or Acadian circles, the traditional music of Louisiana's French-speaking minority. He was introduced to music by "Daddy Jack" and "Mama Rita", who subsequently appeared on many of the artist's compositions, and joined a family-based band, the Continental Playboys, on leaving high school. When Kershaw's songwriting talent resulted in a publishing and recording contract, he formed a duo with one of his brothers, and with his brother Rusty (b. 2 February 1940, Tiel Ridge, Louisiana, USA d. 23 October 2001) as Rusty And Doug quickly became popular throughout the southern USA. By 1956, they were a regular attraction on The World's Original Jamboree, a weekly showcase for local talent, and the following year enjoyed a residency on the famed Grand Ole Opry. Three of Kershaw's original compositions, "Louisiana Man", "Joli Blon" and "Diddy...

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