Clarence Garlow Musical artist

Clarence Garlow (February 27, 1911 – July 24, 1986) was an American R&B, jump blues, Texas blues and cajun guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his recording of the song "Bon Ton Roula", which was a hit single on the US Billboard R&B chart in 1950. One commentator noted the track as, "a rhythm and blues laced-zydeco song that helped introduce the Louisiana music form to a national audience."

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Alias (AKA)	Clarence Bon Ton Garlow
Birth date	February 27, 1911
Birth place	Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana , Welsh Louisiana , United States
Date of death	July 24, 1986
Place of death	Beaumont Texas , United States

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Musical artist

Career started	1940
Career ended	1960
Background	Solo singer
genre	Rhythm and blues Texas blues Jump blues Cajun music
instrument	Accordion Guitar Human voice
record label	Aladdin Records Flair Records