Jessie Hill born 9 December 1932, New Orleans, Louisiana and died 17 September 1996, New Orleans, Louisiana was an American R&B singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic song, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo".He began his career as a drummer in the 1950s and after performing with Professor Longhair and Huey "Piano" Smith, he focused on singing and songwriting.