From out of the postwar swamps of south Louisiana, there arose a music all its own — a feel-good sound known as "swamp pop." A half century later, this indigenous form of early American rock 'n' roll ...

The FUN section's annual band directory contains bands and soloists of all styles. The many musical genres performed by area musicians include classic rock, blues, rhythm-and-blues, funk, country, ...

VILLE PLATTE, La. (WVUE) - The unique blend of rock and roll music known as swamp pop grew popular in the dance halls of south Louisiana and managed to score a few top hits in the 1950s and 1960s.

ROBERT, La. (AP) - From out of the postwar swamps of south Louisiana, there arose a music all its own - a feel-good sound known as "swamp pop." A half century later, this indigenous form of early ...

Playing a blend of rock, R&B and zydeco, he had a hit in 1966 with “Sweet Dreams” and inspired Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe and many others. By Clay Risen Tommy McLain, a son of the Louisiana bayou whose ...