#Texas and #Louisiana Musicians pay homage to Huddie (Lead Belly) Leadbetter @leadbellyblues with annual graveside jam http://nola.tw/OI
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#Texas and #Louisiana Musicians pay homage to Huddie (Lead Belly) Leadbetter @leadbellyblues with annual graveside jam http://nola.tw/OI
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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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1960 - Johnny Horton (John Gale Horton), a country music and rockabilly singer, and long-time resident of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on this day as a result of a car crash at 35 years of age. He had several major successes, most notably during 1959 with the song "The Battle of New Orleans", which was awarded the 1960 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. The song was awarded the Grammy Hall of Fame Award, and during 2001 ranked No. 333 of the Recording Industry Association of America's "Songs of the Century". Horton is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. |