NOVEMBER 27

1877: Birth of “Papa” John Joseph born in St. James Parish, Louisiana. He died at Preservation Hall after a rousing version of “When the Saints go Marching In.”

1894: Birth of drummer Christopher “Black Happy” Goldston born in New Orleans.

1924: Birth of rockabilly singer, guitarist and songwriter Werly Fairburn born at Charity Hospital in New Orleans.

1973: Trumpeter Frank Joseph Christian born in the Bywater, New Orleans, Louisiana passes away.

2005: Singer Joe Jones born in New Orleans passes away. Discovered the Dixie Cups. His top 10 hit: