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Van Broussard, ‘King of Swamp Pop’, dies at 83
Posted on 11/17/20 at 11:18 am
Posted on 11/17/20 at 11:18 am
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Ascension Parish musical legend Van Broussard has died at the age of 83, friends say.
“It’s with a very heavy heart that I post the passing of a true Ascension Parish legend,” family friend Brenda Whitney posted on Facebook Tuesday morning. “Mr. Van Broussard, the King of Swamp Pop, passed away this morning. Our condolences go out to Van’s family and friends and all who enjoyed his wonderful music!” Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment issued the following statement on Broussard’s death Tuesday, Nov. 17:
“Van ‘The Man’ Broussard was a music legend and a great ambassador for Ascension Parish. Most of us grew up on Van’s music, and as long as we still have that, then Van lives on.”
“It’s with a very heavy heart that I post the passing of a true Ascension Parish legend,” family friend Brenda Whitney posted on Facebook Tuesday morning. “Mr. Van Broussard, the King of Swamp Pop, passed away this morning. Our condolences go out to Van’s family and friends and all who enjoyed his wonderful music!” Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment issued the following statement on Broussard’s death Tuesday, Nov. 17:
“Van ‘The Man’ Broussard was a music legend and a great ambassador for Ascension Parish. Most of us grew up on Van’s music, and as long as we still have that, then Van lives on.”
quote:RIP Van
His popular singles include “Lord I Need Somebody Bad Tonight” in 1977 and “Feed the Flame” in 1958. The Louisiana Hall of Fame inducted the artist in 1997.
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Posted on 11/17/20 at 11:21 am to BowDownToLSU
Grew up with his music
Posted on 11/17/20 at 11:22 am to BowDownToLSU
Definitely a local legend.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 11:23 am to BowDownToLSU
Swamp Pop Legend. RIP Van "The Man."
Posted on 11/17/20 at 11:24 am to BowDownToLSU
worked with his brother in law
always said how down to earth he was
RIP
always said how down to earth he was
RIP
Posted on 11/17/20 at 11:44 am to BowDownToLSU
RIP.
He played good old beer joint music.
He played good old beer joint music.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 11:46 am to BowDownToLSU
Sorry, wrong Van the Man
Posted on 11/17/20 at 12:01 pm to BowDownToLSU
He also was a damn good crane operator. RIP Van
Posted on 11/17/20 at 12:17 pm to BowDownToLSU
Wayne Toups now carries the crown.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 12:19 pm to Cold Drink
Wayne going to sell the crown for a few oz's
Posted on 11/17/20 at 12:51 pm to fr33manator
Don't forget his sister Grace had a hit song in the 60's.
Dale and Grace - I'm Leaving it all up to You
Dale and Grace
Dale and Grace - I'm Leaving it all up to You
Dale and Grace
Posted on 11/17/20 at 1:49 pm to BowDownToLSU
Let me guess, it was Corona.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 2:10 pm to Shanegolang
How many chunky chicks did I dance with at the Rainbow Inn to "Lord I need somebody bad tonight"! RIP to a true Swamp Pop legend
Posted on 11/17/20 at 2:22 pm to LSUBanker
Have every 45 rpm he ever made. ( I think )
Posted on 11/17/20 at 2:25 pm to BowDownToLSU
Posted on 11/17/20 at 2:40 pm to BowDownToLSU
I grew up on his music in the AP. Good stuff!
Posted on 11/17/20 at 2:45 pm to Big Bill
quote:
How many chunky chicks did I dance with at the Rainbow Inn to "Lord I need somebody bad tonight"! RIP to a true Swamp Pop legend
I asked Van one day what he meant when he wrote that song.
Van said "I needed a good woman bad and a bad woman good"
He was jokester too.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 3:06 pm to WhyMan
Posted on 11/17/20 at 4:14 pm to Cold Drink
quote:don't play no Swamp Pop
Wayne Toups
Posted on 11/17/20 at 7:06 pm to BowDownToLSU
RIP, Van.
I still remember the story he told me years ago about his only flight to Hawaii. To this day I still don’t know if he was fricking with us. Down to earth picker operator! His music was pretty good too.
I still remember the story he told me years ago about his only flight to Hawaii. To this day I still don’t know if he was fricking with us. Down to earth picker operator! His music was pretty good too.
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