Though Howlin’ Wolf had a huge hit with his 1956 song “Smokestack Lightnin’”, he said he’d been playing it since the 1930s, when he and Charley Patton (father of the blues) performed in small Mississippi Delta towns.

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Professor Longhair T Shirts & Merch Store

Officially Licensed New Orleans Blues, Shirt Sizes up to 5XL

Shop the official Professor Longhair store for Professor Longhair tee shirts, mugs, merchandise and gifts for New Orleans blues fans. Authentic Professor Longhair t shirts are available in a variety of colors, and sizes up to 5XL. We also carry Professor Longhair shirts in women’s styles, kids and big & tall sizes. Shirt graphics include Fess photos, pianos, logos and some of his iconic song lyrics. Because Bluescentric cares about the music, every sale benefits Professor Longhair’s estate, Songbyrd, Inc.

Professor Longhair (“Fess” for short) was the New Orleans Piano genius who forged the sound of the Crescent City. The pianist mixed the blues with an infectious Caribbean-style waltzing rhumba for iconic songs like “Go To The Mardi Gras”, “Bald Head” and “Big Chief”, making Fess a musical legend.

Find your new favorite Professor Longhair shirt to reflect your New Orleans musical style.

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