A legend in Zydeco history
Chubby Carrier ... is undeniably "The World's Premier Zydeco Showman."
Born on July 1, 1967 in Churchpoint, Louisiana, Chubby is the third generation
of zydeco artists with such famous relatives as Roy Carrier (father), Warren
Carrier (grandfather), and cousins Bebe and Calvin Carrier who are presently
considered legends in zydeco history. Chubby began his musical career at
the age of 12 by playing drums with his father's band. He began playing
the accordian at the age of 15. By age 17, Chubby had begun to play with
Terrance Siemien and toured the world for 2 1/2 years, before forming his
own band in 1989. Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band have recorded
five CDs over the past ten years of Chubby's professional career. His band
has traveled all over the world, performing to audiences in all parts of
the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada. North Africa and
Europe. Chubby and the band travel 150-175 days a year, taking his act to
big festivals such as the New Orlenas Jazz Fest, the Chicago Blues Fest.
Summerfest (Milwaukee), Memphis in May, and several festivals in Europe.
Chubby has also been invited to play on different albums such as 6Was9,
an alternative group from Europe, Tab Benoit's blues album and Jimmy Thackery's
blue album. Ann Wilson of the group Heart encourgaes Chubby to "continue
the great sound that you have. This sound will take you places." Chubby
and Taj Mahal will be teaming up sometime next year to do a song on his
next CD. |
