Les Getrex & His All Star Band

Biography

Les Getrex, a self-taught guitarist, singer, and songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana, began his musical journey after a neighbor recognized his natural talent and invited him to join a band as lead guitarist. Deeply rooted in the New Orleans music scene, he emerged with a notable blues single, 'Don't Say A Mumblin' Word,' in 1976, blending blues, funk, soul, and R&B influences with a gospel-inflected voice and playful performance style.[1][2][3]

Over a career spanning more than thirty years, Getrex has performed extensively in New Orleans venues like The Rock and R&B clubs, released albums such as 300 Miles on C&M Records featuring tracks like 'One Believer' and remakes of his blues hits, and achieved milestones including his debut leading his own band at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. He tours overseas twice yearly, covering classics by Ray Charles and Otis Redding alongside traditional Mardi Gras songs like 'Indian Red' on his album Les Getrex Sings The Classics, and performs on Norwegian Cruise Line ships in their Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club.[1][3][5][6]

Regarded as one of the last true bluesmen, Getrex's authentic sound embeds New Orleans culture, characterized by emotional delivery—walking through audiences or channeling blues pain on stage—and a loose, professional band dynamic where he focuses on rhythms and fills while showcasing collaborators.[1][3][7]

Fun Facts

• Les Getrex is completely self-taught on guitar, starting after a neighbor spotted his talent and recruited him for lead guitar in a band.[2]
• He fulfilled a lifelong dream by leading his own band at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, a moment he had awaited throughout his career.[5]
• Getrex tours overseas twice a year and performs regularly on Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway ship in the Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club.[3][6]
• His 1976 blues single 'Don't Say A Mumblin' Word' was remade on the 300 Miles album, showcasing his pure blues side with a gospel feel.[1]

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

• Fats Domino - shared stage and recording studio (various performances and recordings) [career spanning 30+ years]
• Walter 'Wolfman' Washington - shared stage and recording studio (various performances and recordings) [career spanning 30+ years]
• Barbara George - shared stage and recording studio (various performances and recordings) [career spanning 30+ years]
• Marva Wright - shared stage and recording studio (various performances and recordings) [career spanning 30+ years]
• Rockin' Dopsie - shared stage and recording studio (various performances and recordings) [career spanning 30+ years]
• Micheal Ward - bandmate on 300 Miles (300 Miles (C&M Records)) [1970s-1980s]
• Brian Cayolle - bandmate on 300 Miles (300 Miles (C&M Records)) [1970s-1980s]
• Traci Griffin - bandmate on 300 Miles (300 Miles (C&M Records)) [1970s-1980s]

Artists Influenced

• Ray Charles - major stylistic inspiration, covered in performances and recordings (Les Getrex Sings The Classics) [ongoing]
• Otis Redding - major stylistic inspiration, covered in performances and recordings (Les Getrex Sings The Classics) [ongoing]

External Links

• Spotify