About Wade Frugé
Lived 1916 – 1992 (aged 75). Wade Frugé was an American musician and fiddler.
Wade Frugé (August 27, 1916 – June 23, 1992) was a Cajun fiddle player in southwest Louisiana. He raised sheep and farmed. He learned to play from contemporaries of his time. His only album was recorded in 1988 with various tunes recorded in 1979, 1983, and 1989 at the home of Marc Savoy. He married Evelyn Courville in 1942 and adopted a child.
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Discography "Wade Frugé – Old-Style Cajun Music CD" (LP 5044), 1998.
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Who was Wade Frugé?
American musician
When was Wade Frugé born?
Wade Frugé was born on 27 August 1916 in Eunice.
When did Wade Frugé die?
Wade Frugé died on 23 June 1992.
What was Wade Frugé's occupation?
Wade Frugé was a musician and fiddler.
What nationality was Wade Frugé?
Wade Frugé was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wade Frugé. https://biography.guide/wade-fruge/
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