Chubby Carrier is undeniably "The World's Premier Zydeco Showman."
Born on July 1, 1967 in Churchpoint, Louisiana,
Chubby is the third generation of zydeco artists
with such famous relatives as Roy Carrier (father),
Warren Carrier (grandfather), and cousins Bebe and
Calvin Carrier who are presently considered legends
in zydeco history. Chubby began his musical career
at the age of 12 by playing drums with his father's
band. He began playing the accordian at the age
of 15. By age 17, Chubby had begun to play with
Terrance Siemien and toured the world for 2 1/2
years, before forming his own band in 1989. Chubby
Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band have recorded five
CDs over the past ten years of Chubby's professional
career. His band has traveled all over the world,
performing to audeiences in all parts of the United
States, including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada. North
Africa and Europe. Chubby and the band travel 150-175
days a year, taking his act to big festivals such
as the New Orlenas Jazz Fest, the Chicago Blues
Fest. Summerfest (Milwaukee), Memphis in May, and
several festivals in Europe. Chubby has also done
guest appearances on recordings for Tab Benoit,
6Was9, and Jimmy Thackery. Ann Wilson of the group
Heart encourages Chubby to "continue the great sound
that you have. This sound will take you places."
