Legendary Swamp Pop singer and performer, G.G. Shinn is celebrating his birthday.  G.G. turns 75 today and is still rockin' the stages all over the country performing his legendary hits.

G.G. Shinn was a member of the iconic Boogie Kings. After the departure of Clint West, the band hired G.G. Shinn who had previously been only an occasional vocalist.  He became their featured trumpeter and lead vocalists.

GG Shinn has been playing and singing for over 50 years with the likes of the Fabulous Boogie Kings, Roller Coasters, TSC Trucking Co, Chase, The Hot Damn Band.

Most recently, he performed right here in Lake Charles in July for the Marshland Festival.

Here is G.G. Shinn singing one of the Boogie Kings mega hits "Harlem Shuffle".

Happy Birthday G.G. Shinn.  Thanks for the great music.

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