Leroy Washington (March 1, 1932, Palmetto, Louisiana - June 29, 1966, Oakdale, Louisiana ) was a blues and rhythm & blues singer and guitarist. Leroy Washington lived in Opelousas, Louisiana, for most of his short life. Washington's first Excello release (2144), the self-composed "Wild Cherry"and "Everyday" (on the Zynn label) was
his second. Both songs were included in the 1981 album "Leroy Washington" (Flyright 574), which featured many previously unissued sides. "Wild Cherry" is available on several compilations, among them "The Best


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