January 25

1891: Birth of bass player and bandleader Wellman Braud in St. James Parish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nNSLk2WzJ0

 

1958: Happy Birthday to bass player and music educator Chris Severin, born in New Orleans.

 

1976: Vocalist and songwriter Chris Kenner passes away in New Orleans at age 46.

 

1989: Singer and guitarist Alvin Robinson passes away in New Orleans at age 51.

 

1999: Guitarist Jimmy Domengeaux dies in a motorcycle accident near his Breaux Bridge home at age 44.