Celebrated New Orleans saxophonist Robert Parker, writer of the 1960s smash-hit “Barefootin',” has passed away at the age of 89.

Robert Parker, the singer-songwriter who scored a national hit during the heyday of New Orleans rhythm and blues with his 1966 song “Barefootin,’” died Sunday. He was 89.

It's been almost half a century since Robert Parker scored his most celebrated song with 1966's "Barefootin,'" a tune that has endured and flourished via cover versions by artists ranging from ...

Barefootin’ singer Robert Parker passes away Parker was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2007. (Youtube) ...

I learned this about the Acura Stage on Friday at the New Orleans Jazz Fest: there are only some parts of the grassy swath in front of the stage where ...