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1938 - Walter (Popee) Lastie was born on this day. Native of New Orleans and jazz drummer, who once played for Fats Dominoe. He came from a musical family that included Melvin Lastie, David Lastie, and master drummer Herlin Riley. Popee died while playing "When The Saints Go Marching In", in 1980 at the age of 42. |