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by blueorleansradio · 12/06/2013

Big Chief Rody, R.I.P.

Jerod “Rody” Lewis of the Black Eagles Mardi Gras Indian tribe passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013. He was 49 years old. #NOLA http://nola.tw/P6

Louisiana Today

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1917 - Matthew (Hogman) Maxey was born on this day. A singer and guitarist and native of Haynesville, Louisiana. He is most well-known for his recordings by Harry Oster of him in Angola state prison, especially his rendition of Stagger-Lee. He never recorded anything outside of a prison environment.