Doug Kershaw (1982)
Louisiana Legends
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-12-17
Duration: 00:25:32
Subjects: KERSHAW, DOUG | Music | Cajun music | Fiddlers | Singers
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- Fowler, Ken Producer
- Breazeale, Kathryn Producer
- Kershaw, Doug Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from December 17, 1982, features an interview with Doug Kershaw conducted by Gus Weill. Kershaw, a native of Cameron Parish, is a famous Cajun singer and fiddler. He discusses: his early childhood; learning English at age 8; playing music in local bars with his mother at a young age; his decision to stay with Cajun music instead of pursuing rock music; his hit song “Louisiana Man”; how success has affected him; and the role of drugs and alcohol in show business.