Robert Charles ("Bobby Charles") Guidry

Robert Charles ("Bobby Charles") Guidry for his pioneering role in developing the rock 'n roll and Louisiana swamp pop musical genres. Although he could neither play a musical instrument nor write music, Bobby Charles became one of the most prolific and successful songwriters in second half of the twentieth century. As a teenager he wrote "See Ya Later, Alligator" which became a national sensation. Throughout his long career he composed award-winning songs for many recording artists including Fats Domino, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Dr. John, Ray Charles and Rick Danko. Bobby was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Bobby Charles died on 14 January 2010 at his home near Abbeville, LA.