Today in Louisiana Music History: October 12

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1895: Birth of drummer Alfred “Tubby” Hall born in Sellers, Louisiana.

1923: Happy Birthday to trombonist Wendell Eugene born in New Orleans.

1934: Birth of James “Sugar Boy” Crawford born in New Orleans.

1959: Happy Birthday to keyboard player Keith Vinet born in New Orleans.

1959: Lake Charles native Phil Phillips’ “Sea of Love” hits number one on the R&B Chart. It would reach number two on the Pop Chart.