John DeLaFose
- Born April 16, 1939Zydeco Musician
- Died September 17, 1994Zydeco musician
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John DeLaFose was an American zydeco musician born on April 16, 1939. He was known for his contributions to the zydeco genre, a style of music that originated in Louisiana and blends Cajun music with rhythm and blues. DeLaFose was active primarily in the mid to late 20th century, a period during which zydeco music gained wider recognition.
He passed away on September 17, 1994, at the age of 55. Throughout his career, DeLaFose was recognized for his role in preserving and promoting zydeco music, contributing to its cultural heritage in the United States.