Austin Pitre
(1918-1981)
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Austin Pitre (February 23, 1918 - April 8, 1981) was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana. A Cajun music pioneer, Pitre claimed to be the first musician to play the accordion standing up, rather than sitting down. Along with his band, the Evangeline Playboys, Pitre recorded Cajun dancehall hits such as the Opelousas Waltz.
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23 February 1918 Ville Platte, Louisiana
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8 April 1981 (aged 63)
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