Theryl DeClouet (September 17, 1951 – July 15, 2018), also known as House Man, was an American

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/ R&B singer, best known as the one-time lead vocalist of the musical group

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. Born in Hollygrove,

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, United States, he appeared on Galactic's first four studio albums as well as a live release and a

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before health concerns forced his departure from the band and its heavy tour schedule. His independent solo release, ''The Truth Iz Out'', featured support from longtime friend Ivan Neville and guitarist

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." In 2005, DeClouet also briefly appeared as Judge Locke Randolph in ''

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''. On July 15, 2018, DeClouet died at the age of 66.

Solo discography

*''Separate Rooms'' - Pyramid Records (1987) *''Open Up Your Heart'' - Pyramid Records, Hot Soul Records (1989) *''The Houseman Cometh!'' - Bullseye Blues Records (2001) * ''The Truth Iz Out'' - Self-released (2007)

Appearances with Galactic

* '' Coolin' Off'' -

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(1996) * ''

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'' - Capricorn (1998) * ''

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'' - Polygram (2000) * '' We Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina's'' - Volcano Records (2001) * '' Vintage Reserve'' - Volcano Records (2003) * '' Ruckus'' -

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(2003)

References

External links

Official web site

Review of ''The Truth Iz Out'' from ''The Phoenix''
1951 births 2018 deaths Rhythm and blues musicians from New Orleans Singers from Louisiana 20th-century American singers 21st-century American singers 20th-century American male singers 21st-century American male singers 20th-century African-American musicians 21st-century African-American musicians Galactic members {{US-musician-stub