Larry Miller | |
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 Larry constructing an accordion. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 7, 1936 |
| Origin | Iota, Louisiana |
| Genres | Cajun |
| Occupation(s) | Accordion maker, musician, accordionist |
| Instruments | Cajun accordion |
| Associated acts | Moulin Rouge [1] |
Larry G. Miller (born July 7, 1936) is a Cajun accordion maker from Iota, Louisiana. [1] The brand name of his accordions are 'Bon Tee Cajun' and 'Bon Cajun'. [1] [2]
Miller is the son of sharecropper Abraham Miller and Algena Leger. [1] He and his son Mike published a book in 1988 called 'You Can Play Cajun Accordion: Designed For Beginners.' [3] Miller didn't begin to build accordions until he was 52 years old in 1988. [1] Before he worked in primary and secondary education for 22 years. [1] He was also one of the founders of the Cajun French Music Association. [1] Miller retired from building accordions full-time in 2006. His grandson Jay continues to build accordions under the brand 'Bon Cajun.' [2] Before retiring, he'd built around 85 accordions a year and repaired around 200 in the same time. [1]
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