Age, Biography and Wiki
Austin Pitre was born on 23 February, 1918 in United States, is a born in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Discover Austin Pitre's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
| Popular As |
Austin Pitre |
| Occupation |
Musician, Accordionist |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
23 February 1918 |
| Birthday |
23 February |
| Birthplace |
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| Date of death |
1981 |
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| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 63 years old group.
Austin Pitre Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Austin Pitre height not available right now. We will update Austin Pitre's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Austin Pitre Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Austin Pitre worth at the age of 63 years old? Austin Pitre’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Austin Pitre's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
His older brother, Jean Baptiste "Curley" Pitre (June 14, 1906 - December 29, 1978) was a farmer who lived in the Prairie Ronde area.
Austin first married Joyce Vidrine from Bayou Chicot, with whom he had the following sons: Aurelie Joseph Pitre, Sr., Harris Pitre, Sr., and Albert Pitre.
After divorcing Joyce, Austin married Dorothy Lou Rider from Eunice.
They had the following children: James Pitre, Rena, and Mary Pitre.
Austin had another son, Austin Ray Pitre, whose mother was Louvine Fontenot.
Pitre was the front man for Austin Pitre & the Evangeline Playboys for many years and played dance halls around the South Louisiana area.
His unique style of playing included standing up to play the accordion without the aid of a shoulder strap, as well as playing the accordion behind his head and between his legs.
Besides being a talented musician, Pitre was also a highly regarded mechanic and had his own automotive repair shop near Ville Platte, Louisiana.
Austin Pitre (February 23, 1918 - April 8, 1981) was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana.
A Cajun music pioneer, Pitre claimed to be the first musician to play the accordion standing up, rather than sitting down.
Along with his band, the Evangeline Playboys, Pitre recorded Cajun dancehall hits such as the "Opelousas Waltz."
Pitre's father was Joseph Vige Pitre and his mother was Marie Fontenot.
That same year, Arhoolie released the CD Austin Pitre & His Evangeline Playboys - Opelousas Waltz which was a remaster of recordings that PItre had made in 1971.
Pitre died on April 8, 1981, at the age of 63.
He is buried in the Mount Calvary Cemetery on Highway 190 east of Eunice, Louisiana.
In 1997, Pitre was posthumously inducted into the Cajun French Music Association's Hall of Fame.
Pitre's last wife, Dorothy, died March 14, 2014, and is buried next to him in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
She was active in preserving his legacy as well as Cajun music in general.
She was a disc jockey for KEUN for many years, hosted the weekly Rendezvous des Cajuns at the Liberty Theater in Eunice, Louisiana, and also worked at the Cajun Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Eunice where Austin Pitre's Monarch accordion can be seen.
