1893 (or 1898): Birth of pianist, singer, arranger, composer Clarence Williams was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana.
1937: Birth of singer Wallace Johnson born in Napoleonville, Louisiana.
1955: Accordionist & composer Iry LeJeune passes away at age 26. Struck near Eunice changing a flat tire.
1955: Happy Birthday to Composer, bassist, bandleader James Singleton.
