New Orleans Radio

by blueorleansradio · 07/25/2012

‘Music from the Big House’ returns to New Orleans for a run at Zeitgeist #NOLA @RChiarelliBlues http://nola.tw/GI

Louisiana Today

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1904 - Frank 'Red' Mackie was born on this day. Traditional jazz bassist, guitarist and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. 'Red' began playing at the young age of twelve, and was the brother of jazz cornetist, 'Dick' Mackie. 'Red' was one of the original 'Invincibles' and 'New Orleans Owls'. He also recorded with the 'Six and 7/8 String Band'. He died in New Orleans on August 11, 1969.