Joe Barry

Pioneer Swamp Pop Singer Born Joseph Barrios Jr In Cut Off Louisiana 13 July 1939 . Found National Success Under Huey P. Meaux's Guidance But Suffered From The Fast Rock N Roll Lifestyle That Led To Drugs And Alcohol He Also Pioneered The Rock Star Phenomena Of Wrecking Hotel Rooms And Throwing Television Sets In The Pool . Joe Barry Went Back To Cut Off And Worked For A While In The Oil Fields While Trying To Battle His Addictions. After Finding Religion He Became A Preacher. He Attempted A Few Comebacks Recorded Some Great Hits But Never Achieved The Level Of Success He Had Before. Joe Barry Died In Cut Off La 31 August 2004. read less