Music | Bas Clas
Description: Home page of Bas Clas, a rock group from New Orleans LA. Bas Clas is a rock and roll band originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. The name is derived from a Cajun insult/expression meaning "low class." The band formed in winter 1976-77 as a full time entity
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Bas Clas is pronounced "bahs clahs" - like when the doctor says, "Say ahhh." To people in the Acadiana region of South Louisiana, the phrase is used to insult those considered "low class." To Bas Clas, the name is a tongue-in-cheek poke at prejudice, reflecting the band's attitude about many things. From 1976 to 1991, Bas Clas worked the clubs, colleges, and scenes of the Deep South, garnering accolades from writers and music industry insiders. But the grind of the road and lack of support from the recordin
In 2002, Bas Clas reunited for a benefit and began a new journey that continues to this day.
Music | Bas Clas