| Louisiana Related Pioneer Award Honorees |
| when |
who |
about |
| 1989 |
Percy Sledge |
Born in Leighton, AL - longtime Baton Rouge resident |
| 1992 |
Nellie Lutcher |
Lake Charles, LA - (10/15/1912–06/08/2007) |
| 1994 |
The Coasters |
member Will "Dub" Jones was from Shreveport, LA |
| 1994 |
Mable John |
Bastrop, LA - (11/03/1930–08/25/2022) |
| 1994 |
Little Richard * |
Born in Macon, GA - many hits recorded in New Orleans |
| 1994 |
Earl Palmer |
New Orleans, LA - (10/25/1924–09/19/2008) |
| 1994 |
Irma Thomas |
Ponchatoula, LA - (02/18/1941) |
| 1995 |
Fats Domino * |
New Orleans, LA - (02/26/1928–10/24/2017) |
| 1995 |
Illinois Jacquet |
Broussard, LA - (10/30/1922–07/22/2004) |
| 1995 |
Lloyd Price |
Kenner, LA - (03/09/1933–05/03/2021) |
| 1996 |
Dave Bartholomew |
Edgard, LA - (12/24/1918–06/23/2019) |
| 1997 |
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown |
Vinton, LA - (04/18/1924–09/10/2005) |
| 1998 |
Ernie K-Doe |
New Orleans, LA - (02/22/1933–07/05/2001) |
| 1999 |
Johnny Adams |
New Orleans, LA - (01/05/1932–09/14/1998) |
| 1999 |
Barbara Lynn |
Born in Beaumont, TX - early music recorded in New Orleans |
| 1999 |
Joe Simon |
Simmesport, LA - (09/07/1936–12/13/2021) |
| 2000 |
Huey "Piano" Smith |
New Orleans, LA - (01/26/1934–02/13/2023) |
| 2001 |
Allen Toussaint |
New Orleans, LA - (01/14/1938–11/10/2015) |
| 2003 |
The Dixie Cups |
Trio from New Orleans, LA - formed in 1963 |
| 2003 |
Clarence "Frogman" Henry |
New Orleans, LA - (03/19/1937–04/07/2024) |
| The Rhythm & Blues Foundation has assisted hundreds of Rhythm and Blues artists in need and has recognized over 150 legendary artists with the Foundation's Pioneer Award (1989-2008) recognized music artists lifelong contributions to Rhythm and Blues music. The Foundation's Pioneer Awards was the first ceremony to honor the career achievements of solo artists, vocal groups, songwriters, and producers who have positively impacted Rhythm & Blues music. (* indicates Lifetime Achievement Award recipient) |
