January 21

1937: Birth of guitarist Fird Eaglin better known as Snooks Eaglin born in New Orleans

 

1943: Birth of guitarist and vocalist B’nois King born in Monroe, Louisiana

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVmaq2DTGcI

 

1992: Pianist Champion Jack Dupree passes away at age 81.

 

1998: Cajun songwriter and storyteller Marion Marcotte passes away at age 81.