Jessie Hill
Blues Singer

Jessie Hill Net Worth

Jessie Hill was a Louisiana blues singer born on December 9, 1932. He is best known for his song "Ooh Poo Pah Doo", which sold over 800,000 copies upon its release and quickly became a Mardi Gras favorite.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 9, 1932
Birth Place Louisiana
Age 88 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 17, 1996 (age 63)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

About

Louisiana blues singer best remembered for the song Ooh Poo Pah Doo. The song sold over 800,000 copies upon its release and became an instant Mardi Gras favorite.

Before Fame

He started as a Drummer, forming his own group in 1951.

Trivia

Ooh Poo Pah Doo broke the top 5 in the US Billboard R&B charts in 1960.

Family Life

His grandson is Troy Andrews, a.k.a. Trombone Shorty.

Associated With

In addition to his own music, he wrote songs for a variety of other artists including Willie Nelson.

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