Michael Doucet
b. 14 February 1951, Scott, near Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. Following a family tradition, Doucet played music from his earliest years, mastering banjo at the age of five and guitar at eight. Like others of the era he was influenced by rock music, although Cajun music was ever-present. Doucet played in folk rock bands with his cousin, Zachary Richard, at the age of 12, then joined a Cajun rock group. In 1974, he and Richard visited France and after his return to the USA he learned violin, which quickly became his principal instrument. He also still plays guitar as well as mandolin and accordion, and he also sings.
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Albums
- (1989) Beau Solo
Top Tracks
- Bayou Pon Pon
- Gigue D'acadie
- Blues Acadiens
- Bee's Blues
- Chez Varise Connor
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