the late 1960s; the single is considered a cult classic. Phillips later worked as a radio DJ. He married and had seven children. In October 2007, Phillips was honored for his contributions to Louisiana music with induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. One of his last live performances was in April 2005 at the Jazz Fest in New Orleans, Louisiana, a few months before Hurricane Katrina. He died on March 14, 2020, his 94th birthday. References External links Reverbnation YouTube Ponderosa Stomp Interview Bear Family Records (First official album) Amazon.com 1926 births 2020 deaths African-American male singer-songwriters Writers from Lake Charles, Louisiana Swamp pop music Musicians from Lake Charles, Louisiana Singer-songwriters from Louisiana 20th-century African-American male singers