1905: Birth of reeds player and bandleader Irving “Pinky” Vidacovich born in Buras, Louisiana.
1916: Birth of Billy Diamond born in New Orleans. Road manager for Fats Domino gave him nickname played bass.
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1941: Happy Birthday to baritone and soprano sax man Roger Lewis born in New Orleans.
1949: Happy Birthday to vocalist Barbara Ann Shorts born in New Orleans.
1952: Happy Birthday to Morgan Blanchard born in Pierre Part, Louisiana.
1968: Happy Birthday to co-founder of the Rebirth Brass Band Keith Frazier born in New Orleans.
1969: Happy Birthday to trumpeter and vocalist Kenneth Terry born in New Orleans.
1986: Guitar & banjo player Emanuel Sayles passes away in New Orleans at age 79.
