Today in Louisiana Music History: October 9

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1925: Birth of guitarist Ernest Thibodeaux born in Mermentau, Louisiana.

1930: Louis Armstrong & His Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra recorded “Body and Soul” in Los Angeles.

1977: Cornetist Johnny Wiggs born John Hyman passes away in New Orleans at age 78.

1992: R&B singer Joe August a.k.a. “Mr. Google Eyes,” passes away in New Orleans at age 61.