| Name |
Louis Prima Jr |
| Height |
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| Naionality |
American |
| Date of Birth |
16-June-1965 |
| Place of Birth |
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Famous for |
Singing |
Louis Prima, Jr. is a Las Vegas-based entertainer best known for carrying on the legacy of his father Louis Prima, the original "King of Swing."
Despite his rich musical background, when Louis Jr. graduated from high school he had his sights set on a business degree and a career in finance, and this continued until he was 22 years old. Louis was singing rock songs with his sister Lena's band in the mid eighties when he was bitten by the music bug again. "After singing several times with my sister and the Witnesses, I had to return." He left college and went back to performing full time.
In 1987 he formed Problem Child, a rock band, in which he was the lead singer and songwriter. Pursuing the rock n' roll dream of a recording contract, Prima's band opened for the likes of Winger. But with the onset of grunge music in the early 90's, labels wanted him to write and perform in the vein of Pearl Jam, etc. At that point Louis decided to give up on the record business.
"I decided that rock and depression was not what I was about, and opted to make a career (out) of performing my father’s music in 1995. I haven’t looked back since."
In 1995, Louis decided to go back to his roots...his father's music. With the help of his sister Lena and the musical direction of Prima Sr.'s old B-3 player, Louis Jr. began to put together a tribute to his father's popular Vegas show. He eventually decided the timing was not quite right, however.
In ensuing years, Louis worked part time as a Food and Beverage manager in various places, ending up as Acting Assistant General Manager for HMS Host at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Ultimately, Louis Jr.’s insatiable need to be on stage full time, his love of music and a desire to protect his father’s legacy led him to quit his day job and The Witnesses were reborn.
Louis has continued to tour internationally, bringing his father's legend to life. On December 7th, 2010, Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses performed in honor of Louis Prima's 100th birthday on Fremont Street's 1st street stage in old Las Vegas. The show was a huge success, garnering the attention of such notables as Robin Leach among others. Shortly before then, on December 4th, Louis Jr was seen in New Orleans where he attended the dedication of a statue in his father's honor.
