NOVEMBER 14
1917: Birth of guitarist and vocalist Arthur “Guitar” Kelly born in Clinton, Louisiana.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh6N1iqOAIg
1934: Happy Birthday to pianist and music educator Ellis Marsalis born in New Orleans.
1936: Happy Birthday to Joseph “Smokey” Johnson born in the Treme, New Orleans.
1947: Happy Birthday to Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural, Jr. born in Lafayette, Louisiana.
1949: Birth of saxophonist Humphrey Davis Jr. born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
1969: Happy Birthday to bass drummer Cayetano Hingle born in New Orleans.
1983: Happy Birthday to Rapper Lil Boosie born Torrence Hatch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
1997: Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers record their performance at Tipitina’s. It becomes the first release for Basin Street Records.
2006: Lake Charles native, swamp pop singer Lil’ Alfred, born Alfred Babino passes away at age 62.