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Obituary: Billy Diamond (1916-2011)

December 1, 2011 by: Jeff Hannusch

Billy Diamond

Billy Diamond, who was instrumental in the launch of Fats Domino’s career, passed away in Los Angeles, October 20 from natural causes. He was 95.

Diamond was born in New Orleans on October 5, 1916, and grew up on Louisiana Avenue...

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