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Masters of Louisiana Music: Cornelius Green “Lonesome Sundown”

September 1, 2003 by: Jeff Hannusch

Born:
December 12, 1928
Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Died:
April 23, 1995
Gonzales, Louisiana

Commencing his musical career in 1955 as a guitarist wtih Clifton Chenier’s Zodico Ramblers, Cornelius Green a.k.a. Lonesome Sundown is remembered as one of Louisiana’s most versatile axemen and a true architect of “the sound of the swamp.”

Legendary producer J. D. M...

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