Huey 'piano' Smith

Huey Pierce Smith 1 January 26 1934 – February 13 2023 Known As Huey "Piano" Smith 2 Was An American Rhythm-And-Blues Pianist Whose Sound Was Influential In The Development Of Rock And Roll. His Piano Playing Incorporated The Boogie-Woogie Styles Of Pete Johnson Meade Lux Lewis And Albert Ammons The Jazz Style Of Jelly Roll Morton And The Rhythm-And-Blues Style Of Fats Domino. 2 Steve Huey Of AllMusic Noted That "At The Peak Of His Game Smith Epitomized New Orleans R&B At Its Most Infectious And Rollicking As Showcased On His Classic Signature Tune "Rockin' Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu". 3 Smith Died At His Home In Baton Rouge Louisiana On February 13 2023 Aged 89 read less