Here’s OffBeat’s video tribute to the people and events that shaped New Orleans and Louisiana music history through the years on February 11…

1931: Birth of Lionel Paul Batiste, better known as Uncle Lionel, in New Orleans

1937: Birth of guitarist and vocalist Phillip Walker born in Walsh

1947: Birth of Zydeco accordionist and bandleader Roy Carrier, born Joseph Roy Carrier, in Lawtell

1967: New Orleans native and clarinetist Edmond Hall passes away at age 65.

1984: Happy Birthday to accordionist, bandleader and Eunice native Gerard Delafose born in Eunice, LA

1988: Guitarist, session player and arranger Rene Hall passes away

2003: Pianist, conductor and arranger Moses Hogan passes away at age 45