Rockin' Sidney was a versatile American R&B, zydeco, and soul musician known for his 1985 hit single, "My Toot Toot". Born Sidney Simien in 1938, he began his career in the late 1950s, evolving from a traditional R&B style to the Louisiana Creole zydeco music for which he became most famous. His fusion of zydeco with contemporary pop elements played a significant role in popularizing the genre outside of its native Louisiana. Rockin' Sidney's contribution to zydeco and his crossover success exemplify his unique place in music history.