Andrus Espre

Beau Jacques (born Andrus J. Esprit, November 1, 1953 - September 10, 1999) was an American zydeco musician active in the 1990s. Beau Jacques is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles onto zydeco, and above all, for the powerful energy of his rhythm and sound. Backed by the Hi-Rollers, he became one of the top dance-hall acts of his musical decade. Beau Jacques was found collapsed in the shower by his wife, dead of an apparent heart attack at the height of his career. He is buried in Saint Matildas Cemetery, Eunice, Louisiana. Beau Jacques was born Andrus Esprit. He was also known to write poetry, and preach about respecting nature. He spent nine years in the Air Force, then came home to work as an electrician and...