DECEMBER 14
1924: Birth of singer Melinda Helen Matthews known as Linda Hopkins in New Orleans-discovered by Mahalia Jackson when she was 11 years old.
1957: Birth of drummer Eddie Dejean born in New Orleans.
1924: Birth of singer Melinda Helen Matthews known as Linda Hopkins in New Orleans-discovered by Mahalia Jackson when she was 11 years old.
1957: Birth of drummer Eddie Dejean born in New Orleans.
