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Richard was born in Rayne, Louisiana in 1939.
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Belton Richard
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He is known for his baritone vocal range. He began to play the accordion at age seven, and at 12 he started playing with "Neg Halloway and the Rayne Playboys. He founded The Musical Aces in 1959 after a stint playing rock and roll and swamp popular.
During his tenure, he released many popular songs, including "Un Autre Soir Ennuyant," "Pardon Waltz," and "Waltz of Number Return." Another notable song is "Cajun Streak," an inspired translation of Ray Stevens" novelty hit.
The 1995 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles was dedicated to Richard. Richard was inducted into the Cajun French Music Association"s Hall of Fame in 1997, its inaugural year.
In 2003, he was inducted into the Acadian museum"s "Living Legends" list.
