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Gerry Casey Interviews Pierre Lacocoque

Gerry Casey Belgian blues musician, Big Walter Horton influence, blues bandleader, blues biography, blues revival story, blues songwriter, Chicago blues harmonica, Chicago blues history, Chicago blues scene, Claude Lacocque family, clinical psychologist musician, harmonica virtuoso, Little Walter influence, Mississippi Heat, Mississippi Heat harmonica, Montreal blues history, Pierre Lacocque, Pierre Lacocque bio, University of Chicago Lab School musician November 30, 2025

Pierre Lacocque, founder of Mississippi Heat, shares his musical journey shaped by diverse cultural experiences and a passion for blues. Initially steered toward academia, his life changed after hearing Big Walter Horton play harmonica. Rediscovering music at age 36, he embodies a soulful harmonica sound, blending intellect and emotion in his performances.