Rockin' Dopsie

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Rockin' Dopsie (also known as Rockin' Dupsee) (February 10, 1932 – August 26, 1993) was born Alton Rubin in Carencro, Louisiana. He was a leading Zydeco musician and accordion player who enjoyed popular success first in Europe and later in the United States.

Career

Dopsie began performing professionally in the late 1940s in Lafayette, Louisiana. His first language was Louisiana Creole French.

His debut album was issued by Sonet Records of Sweden and he recorded five albums for the label over the next few years. He toured Europe frequently, starting in 1979. His song "That Was Your Mother" with Paul Simon appeared on the Graceland album (1986). Dopsie later recorded with Bob Dylan and in 1992 appeared in the film Delta Heat.

Death and legacy

Since Dopsie's death from heart failure in 1993, his band, The Twisters, continues to perform. Now led by his son Dopsie Jr. (accordionist, vocalist and washboard player), with another son Alton Jr., on drums, the band is called Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters. Dopsie's younger son Dwayne also plays accordion and leads his own band, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers.