Huey 'Piano' Smith

Huey Pierce Smith[1] (January 26, 1934 – February 13, 2023), known as Huey "Piano" Smith,[2] was an American rhythm-and-blues pianist whose sound was influential in the development of rock and roll. His piano playing incorporated the boogie-woogie styles of Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, and Albert Ammons, the jazz style of Jelly Roll Morton and the rhythm-and-blues style of Fats Domino.[2] Steve Huey of AllMusic noted that "At the peak of his game