| 1865 | George McCullum Sr., Traditional jazz cornetist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He marched in his first parade band in 1880, then joined the Barnum and Baily circis band in 1909. He led a regulard brass band for the Jefferson City Buzzards, and played in the Robichaux and Piron dance bands. Two legends of New Orleans dixieland, Manuel Manetta and Sweet Emma Barrett, both played in his bands. He died in New Orleans on November 14, 1920.
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| 1882 | Alfred Wilson, A pianist who played in the Storyville district and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He had the choice job at Lulu White’s Mahogany Hal for a time and was known as a real big shot. Jelly Roll Morton referred to him a a great pianist, but also an opium addict. He died in October of 1908 at the age of 25. (142) |
| 1918 | Homer, Singer in the group, 'Homer and Jethro' - "Baby It's Cold Outside". He died in 1971.
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| 1920 | Julius (Papa Cairo) Lamperez, He was a steel guitarist and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He's a member of the Louisiana Hall of Fame and played Cajun and Western swing bands for 64 years. He worked with Chuck Guillory & His Rhythm Boys' and played on their hit, "Big Texas". He later toured with Ernest Tubb, and recorded with Harry Choates and Chuck Guillory. He passed away in November of 1999 at age 79.
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| 1927 | Bob Morse, Singer in the group 'The Hi-Lo's'.
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| 1933 | Leo P. Abshire, A cajun fiddler and a master fiddle maker and a native of Gueydan, Louisiana. he cam from a musical family that included his late cousin, the famous accordion player Nathan Abshire, and accordion player Ray Abshire. He has traveled around the world twice, playing for the Queen of England, Princess Di, and President Clinton. He played with the famous accordion player Joe Bonsall for 20 years. He also travelled and played with the late Eddie Le Juene, the late Milton Adams, and many more. Leo passed away in 2005 at the age of 71.
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| 1943 | Clyde Kerr Jr., A trumpeter, music educator and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the son of a bandleader, and taught a who's who of New Orleans music. Early in his career he worked as a studio musician, for The Jackson Five, The O'Jays, Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and the Neville Brothers. Among his many students were Nicholas Payton, Terence Blanchard, Irvin Mayfield, Christian Scott and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews. Clyde passed away at the age of 67 in August 2010. (81) |
| 1944 | Bobbie Gentry, Grammy Award winning singer - "Ode To Billy Joe".
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| 1949 | Maureen McGovern, Singer - "The Morning After".
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| 1954 | Leigh Harris (Lil' Queenie), A vocalist and a native of New Orleans. She made her name as Lil' Queenie in the band Lil' Queenie and the Percolators. The band was know to have lots of musicians jam with them at different times, and stayed together for about 4 years from 1977-1982. She continued as a solo artist and has released 4 CD's since the early 90's. (70) |
