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BackTalk: Kermit Ruffins, Hot and Spicy

April 1, 2013 by: Geraldine Wyckoff

When people mention Kermit Ruffins, they rarely use his last name. They just say, “Hey, we’re going to hear Kermit tonight” or “We’re heading to Kermit’s place later.” Like one of the trumpeter’s and vocalist’s mentors, the late bass drummer “Uncle” Lion...

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