Huey "Piano" Smith and the Rocking pneumonia blues [electronic resource] / John Wirt.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: New Orleans -- Robertson Street boogie -- New arrivals -- They got another Guitar Slim -- Ace recording artist -- Rocking pneumonia -- Rockin' and drivin' -- Don't you just know it -- Clowns on stage -- Sea cruise -- The money's funny -- Pop-eye -- Christmas blues -- Pitter patting -- Jehovah's Witness -- Rocking pneumonia, part ii -- Disaster at Sea-Saint -- Red Stick -- You are entitled to and can collect your royalties -- You're fired -- Artists rights vs. artist -- A new suit -- Bankruptcy and farewells -- Pioneer days -- Piano night -- The money's still funny.

Description based on print version record.