Lil' Buck Sinegal facts for kids
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Paul "Lil' Buck" Sinegal
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Sinegal at Jazz Fest in 2015
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| Birth name | Paul Alton Senegal |
| Born | January 14, 1944 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 2019 (aged 75) Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, zydeco |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | Late 1950s–2019 |
| Associated acts | Clifton Chenier Rockin' Dopsie |
Paul Alton "Lil' Buck" Sinegal (born January 14, 1944 – died June 10, 2019) was an American musician. He was known for playing the guitar and singing blues and zydeco music.
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Growing Up and Early Music
Paul Alton Senegal was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He got the nickname "Lil' Buck" because he was short. His mother, Odette Broussard, also played the guitar, which likely inspired him.
In the late 1950s, Paul started playing music with other artists. Some of these musicians included Carol Fran and Joe Tex.
Paul's Music Career
Paul Sinegal began his career as a session musician. This means he played guitar on recordings for other artists. He worked at Excello Records with famous musicians like Slim Harpo and Lazy Lester. He also recorded with Rockin' Dopsie and Katie Webster.
In the late 1960s, Paul started recording his own instrumental songs. Two of his well-known songs from this time were "Cat Scream" and "Monkey in a Sack."
Touring the World
In 1969, Paul joined Clifton Chenier's band. Chenier was a very famous zydeco musician. Paul toured with him in Europe and other places for about ten years.
Later, in the 1980s and 1990s, Paul also toured internationally. He played with other popular bands like Buckwheat Zydeco and Rockin' Dopsie.
His Own Albums
Paul Sinegal also formed his own band called the Cowboy Stew Blues Revue. He worked with musician C. C. Adcock on this project.
In 1999, Paul released his album called The Buck Starts Here. Many of the songs on this album were written by Allen Toussaint. Paul explained that even though he was known for zydeco, he always felt like a blues musician. He said, "Zydeco is the blues. It's basically blues played with accordion."
Paul also appeared in a movie. He was in the 2015 documentary film I Am the Blues.
Later Years and Legacy
Paul Sinegal passed away in 2019 at the age of 75. His funeral was held in Lafayette, Louisiana.
He received several honors for his music. In 1999, he was added to the Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame. On his birthday in 2013, he was also inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
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Paul Sinegal in 1977
