New Orleans Radio

by blueorleansradio · 04/16/2013

New Orleans’ Voodoo Fest Headliners: Pearl Jam @PearlJam, Nine Inch Nails @nineinchnails To Perform http://nola.tw/Kw

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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.