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   Atlantic. Alton Jay Rubin (February 10, 1932 – August 26, 1993), [1] who performed as Rockin' Dopsie (sometimes Rockin' Dupsee ), was an American zydeco singer and accordion player who had success first in Europe and later in the United States. [2] He played accordion on "That Was Your Mother" on Paul Simon 's album Graceland (1986).

   • Birth name: Alton Jay Rubin
   • Died: August 26, 1993 (aged 61), Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.

   • Born: February 10, 1932, Carencro, Louisiana, U.S.
   • Genres: Zydeco

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     Rockin' Dopsie & The Zydeco Twisters - The Louisiana Two Step (New Orleans 1984) [official HQ video]

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3. www.rockindopsiejr.comRockin' Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters

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   Rockin' Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters are one of the most requested bands for Corporate Events, Casinos, Fairs and Festivals. Rockin' Dopsie Jr. (pronounced Doopsie) is considered the ultimate entertainer bringing a high energy stage show that has led to him being called the James Brown of Zydeco, but that's not all - throw in some New Orleans Funkiness with a Gumbo of Soul, R N B and the ...

4. www.rockindopsiejr.com › biographyRockin' Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters - Biography

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   Learn about the history and achievements of the zydeco band led by Rockin' Dopsie Jr, the son of the late King of Zydeco. Discover how they combine Cajun, Afro-Caribbean and blues influences, and perform around the world with flair and energy.

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   Jun 11, 2014 · Get the whole show as an album here: http://bit.ly/rockindopsieFor more great jazz, blues and roots music: http://bit.ly/StoryvillerecordsAlton Rubin aka Roc...

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   Who are Rockin' Dopsie & the Zydeco Twisters?

   • Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. (pronounced Doop' see) & The Zydeco Twisters are the greatest living practitioners of this music. Dopsie, Jr. presents zydeco with the conviction and authenticity of its rich heritage. His earliest musical memories are of his father's accordion playing. Dopsie, Jr. was given a basic accordion by his father at the age of nine.

   Rockin' Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters - Biography

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   What happened to Rockin' Dopsie?

   • “When Rockin’ Dopsie, Sr. unexpectedly passed away in 1993, the Dopsie family vowed to keep his memory alive, mainly in the incarnation of this band, Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters. In doing so, it’s become its own phenomenon. No other zydeco band has ever been fronted by a washboard player.

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   Who is Anthony Dopsie & the Zydeco Twisters?

   • Anthony Dopsie, a great accordion player, replaced his father in the band playing the button accordion in a manner similar to his father's, but with the fervor of youth. Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters have continued to develop in their own right.

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   What song did Rockin' Dopsie sing with Bob Dylan?

   • In 1978 they performed on the song That Was Your Mother (Standing On The Corner In Lafayette, Louisiana), which was released on Paul Simon's multi-platinum Grammy award-winning album Graceland. The band has also recorded with Cindy Lauper and Bob Dylan (Oh, Mercy&emdash;1989.) In 1994, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr.

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7. musicrising.tulane.edu › people › rockin-dopsie-jrRockin’ Dopsie, Jr. - The Musical Cultures of the Gulf South

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   Learn about Rockin' Dopsie, Jr., the leader of the Zydeco Twisters and the son of the late King of Zydeco. Discover his musical influences, achievements, and style of playing the rub board and dancing.

8. www.nytimes.com › 1993/08/28 › obituariesRockin' Dopsie, 61, A Master of Zydeco With His Own Style

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   Aug 28, 1993 · Rockin' Dopsie, one of the most important practitioners of the lilting, infectious Cajun-Creole dance music known as zydeco, died on Thursday of a heart attack. He was 61.

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10. musicrising.tulane.edu › people › rockin-dopsie-srRockin’ Dopsie Sr. - The Musical Cultures of the Gulf South

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    Rockin’ Dopsie Sr. 1932 – 1993. Zydeco. About. Rockin’ Dopsie was born Alton Rubin on February 10, 1932. Along with Boozoo Chavis and Clifton Chenier, he is widely acknowledged to be one of the originators of the zydeco music. (He was also known as Rockin’ Dopsie Sr. to differentiate him from his son, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr., also a ...