Leo "The Bull" Thomas was born on January 8, 1937 to Hubert “Ebear” Thomas and Orelia Bushnell Thomas in Basile, Louisiana.
Leo "The Bull" Thomas was born on January 8, 1937 to Hubert “Ebear” Thomas and Orelia Bushnell Thomas in Basile, Louisiana. Known in the Zydeco Nation as "The Bull" and the "Best Dress Man In Zydeco," Leo Thomas was the first and only zydeco musician to lead a zydeco band from the drums. Leo "The Bull" Thomas is best known for his signature song and Zydeco classic, “Why You Wanna Make Me Cry,” which is the most frequently repeated song in zydeco/creole music culture.
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