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Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry, New Orleans R&B Singer Behind ‘Ain’t Got No Home,’ Dies at 87
Clarence “Frogman” Henry, who was one of New Orleans’ best known old-time R&B singers and scored a hit at age 19 with “Ain’t Got No Home,” has died.
He credited disc jockey Poppa Stoppa, whose real name was Clarence Hayman, as coming up with the nickname the “Frogman,” which mimicked Fats Domino’s moniker the “Fatman.” But in 1960, a new song, “I Don’t Know Why But I Do” by Cajun songwriter Bobby Charles and arranged by Allen Toussaint, brought Henry renewed success. He played the trombone and piano in his high school band and later joined The Toppers, traveling around southern Louisiana before making it big.
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