Theryl DeClouet facts for kids
Theryl DeClouet (born September 17, 1951 – died July 15, 2018) was an American singer. He was known for his soul and R&B music. People also called him House Man.
Theryl DeClouet was best known as the former lead singer for the band Galactic. He was born in Hollygrove, a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He sang on Galactic's first four studio albums. He also appeared on a live album and a collection of their songs. Theryl DeClouet left the band because of his health. The band's busy touring schedule was too much for him.
He also released his own music as a solo artist. His album The Truth Iz Out featured help from his friend Ivan Neville. Guitarist June Yamagishi from the band Papa Grows Funk also played on it.
In 2001, Theryl DeClouet sang on an album by the Charlie Hunter Quintet. This album was called Songs from the Analog Playground. It was the first time Charlie Hunter's band had a singer. DeClouet sang on two songs: "Mighty Mighty" by Earth, Wind & Fire and "Spoonful" by Willie Dixon.
In 2005, Theryl DeClouet even appeared in a movie. He played Judge Locke Randolph in The Dukes of Hazzard.
Theryl DeClouet passed away on July 15, 2018, when he was 66 years old.
His Solo Music Albums
- Separate Rooms - Released in 1987
- Open Up Your Heart - Released in 1989
- The Houseman Cometh! - Released in 2001
- The Truth Iz Out - Released in 2007
Albums with Galactic
- Coolin' Off - Released in 1996
- Crazyhorse Mongoose - Released in 1998
- Late for the Future - Released in 2000
- We Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina's - Released in 2001
- Vintage Reserve - Released in 2003
- Ruckus - Released in 2003
