Louisiana Music Timeline: October 23

October 23

1892: Birth of piano player and vocalist Rufus Perryman known as Speckled Red born in Monroe, Louisiana.

1925: Birth of Tommy Ridgley born in the Shrewesbury section of Jefferson Parish.

1930: Birth of accordionist and vocalist Boozoo Chavis born Wilson Anthony Chavis near Church Point, Louisiana.

1933: Happy Birthday to Carol Fran born (Carol Martin) in Lafayette, Louisiana.

1943: Happy Birthday to the Dixie Cups’ Rosa Lee Hawkins born in New Orleans.

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