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Queen Ida

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Musician

The Resume

    (January 15, 1929- )
    Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana
    Birth name is Ida Lewis
    Married name is Ida Guillory
    Known as the 'Queen of Zydeco'
    Recorded 'The Queen Ida and the Bon Temps Zydeco Band on Tour' (1982), 'Caught in the Act' (1985), 'Mardi Gras' (1994), 'Back on the Bayou' (1999) and 'Cookin' Zydeco: A Queen Ida Compendium' (2002)
    Wrote cookbook 'Cookin' with Queen Zydeco' (1990)

Why she might be annoying:

    She dropped out of nursing school.
    She abandoned music for years after marrying and having children.
    She looks very grandmotherly when performing.
    She employs many family members.
    She guest starred on ‘Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood.’

Why she might not be annoying:

    She was the first woman to lead a zydeco band.
    She drove a school bus for years to help support her family.
    She performs many pop and rhythm and blues standards in Cajun French.
    After doing a joint concert with her, Clifton Chenier said, ‘Lady, you’re tough.’
    She is the first zydeco musician to win a Grammy.

Credit: Georgina


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 64.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 52 Votes: 65.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 21 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 44 Votes: 56.82% Annoying