Land Of 1000 Dances

Artist Bio:
Chris Kenner was an American R&B singer and songwriter who was born on December 25, 1929, in Kenner, Louisiana. He is best known for his hit songs "I Like It Like That" and "Land of 1000 Dances," which were both released in the early 1960s. "Land of 1000 Dances" has been covered by numerous artists and has become a classic rock and roll anthem.

In addition to his own success as a recording artist, Chris Kenner also wrote songs for other musicians, including hits like "Sick and Tired" for Fats Domino and "Time is on My Side" for Irma Thomas and later popularized by The Rolling Stones. Kenner's contributions to the rhythm and blues genre have solidified his legacy as an influential figure in the music industry. He passed away on January 25, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the age of 46.