Peter Cooper on Music: Get to know K-Doe, colorful king of New Orleans #NOLA http://nola.tw/Hx
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Peter Cooper on Music: Get to know K-Doe, colorful king of New Orleans #NOLA http://nola.tw/Hx
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by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
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1897 - Joseph Rena was born on this day. Traditional jazz drummer from New Orleans, Louisiana. His teen years were spent playing with his famous brother, Kid Rena. He then performed with Wesley Don's Liberty Bell Orchestra and Kid Rena's Dixie Jazz Band. He rejoined his brother in 1940, and stayed with him until he retired from music to become an Evangelical Baptist preacher. Joseph died in New Orleans on December 26, 1973. |