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.