Louisiana Music Timeline: October 18

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OCTOBER 18

1891: Birth of cornetist Chris Kelly born on the Magnolia Plantation in Deering, Louisiana. He was never recorded.

1903: Birth of Cajun accordionist Ambrose Thibodeaux born in Eunice, Louisiana.

1925: Birth of blues pianist Boogie Woogie Red born Vernon Harrison in Rayville, Louisiana.

1961: Happy Birthday to trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis born in New Orleans.

1994: Tenor sax player and bandleader Lee Allen passes away at age 68.