Writing about Clifton Chenier in Smithsonian Folkways' Clifton Chenier: King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco, American Routes host Nick Spitzer describes Chenier's road to fame on the '70s concert circuit, as his "funky hand-painted van" loaded up with gear and musicians gave way to the King riding solo in a vehicle fit for royalty, "a sparkling 1974 Cadillac de Ville in Persian lime fire-mist...his shining gold teeth and lavender suit accenting the ride as he grew evermore into a regal Creole style . . .
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