Louisiana Music Timeline: November 6

NOVEMBER 6

1941: Happy Birthday to swamp blues man Roscoe Chenier born in Notleyville, Louisiana.

1959: Happy Birthday to songwriter Paul Sanchez born in New Orleans.

1961: Number 1 on the Billboard R&B Chart, “Ya Ya” by Lee Dorsey.

1965: Pianist, singer, composer and bandleader Clarence Williams passes away at age 72. Born in Plaquemine Louisiana.