LAFAYETTE, La. — El Sido’s Zydeco and Blues Club hosted its annual Thanksgiving food drive and “Night of Zydeco Legends” on Tuesday, marking the first year the tradition carried on without its founder, Sidney “Big Sid” Williams.

Musicians and community members gathered for an evening of giving and remembrance, honoring the man many credit with jump-starting their careers.

"I’ve been knowing Sid since I was in my 20s,” said zydeco artist Koray Broussard. “He was one of the first to give me a chance to play music."

Broussard recalled how Williams pushed him to pursue his talent. “He was the first one to get me some paying shows, this was about 21 years ago. He always said, ‘Man, you need to start your stuff.’ He stayed on me, and I’m glad he did.”

Williams launched the holiday food drive

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