Representative Albums: "Zydeco Push," "Shaggy Dog Two-Step," "It's La La Time"
Representative Songs: "I'm on My Way," "B-Flat," "Zydeco Extravaganza"
Biography
Originally formed in the spirit of the rural, old-time zydeco style, over time the Opelousas, Louisiana-based group Zydeco Force began moving towards a funkier, more bass-driven sound reflecting a wide range of influences. Upon debuting in 1988, Zydeco Force comprised bandleader Bobby "Mann" Robinson, vocalist/accordionist Jeffrey Broussard (the son of Lawtell Playboys frontman Delton Broussard), his brothers Herbert on rub board and Shelton on guitar, and drummer Raymond Thomas. Quickly their propulsive sound caught on with dancehall audiences throughout Louisiana and East Texas, and in 1990 they released their self-titled debut LP, followed a year later by The Sun's Going Down. After issuing 1992's Shaggy Dog Two-Step, Zydeco Force returned in 1994 with The Zydeco Push, with the title track spawning a lambada-like dance craze among fans. It's La-La Time followed in 1995. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Zydeco Force was an American zydeco band from Opelousas, Louisiana, consisting of Robby Robinson, Raymond Thomas and the two sons of Lawtell Playboys frontman Delton Broussard: Shelton, and Jeffery Broussard and Delton's nephew Herbert Broussard. They formed in 1988 and became a regional hit across Louisiana and East Texas. Their debut LP was 1990's "Zydeco Force", followed by a series of albums that also achieved regional fame.
Their other albums include:
Shaggy Dog Two-Step
We're Back
You Mean The World To Me
The Sun's Going Down
Rock A-While Z-Force Style
Z-Force
It's La La Time
The Push
Jeffery Broussard has his own band, Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys. Creole Cowboys.
