The week of April 20th marked two significant historical events.
James 'Glen' Croker of Hackberry Ramblers Dead at 77
- Posted on Aug 24th 2011 1:00PM by Cameron Matthews
Burt Steel, AP
Croker was a longtime resident of Lake Charles, La., where he played lead guitar for the Ramblers, founded in 1933 by fiddle player Luderin Darbone and accordionist Edwin Duhon.
According to the band's website, Croker employed an electric style to the band's more bayou background, which added a "swaggering honky-tonk tinge" that swayed the band from blues to swampy rockabilly. The Hackberry Ramblers have performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival every year since 1988 and Croker's presence will be sorely missed.
Croker is survived by his wife Nell, five children, four stepchildren and many grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1PM on Thursday (Aug. 25) at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles.
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James "Glen" Croker, lead vocalist, guitarist for Cajun band Hackberry
James “Glen” Croker, lead vocalist, guitarist for Cajun band Hackberry
James "Glen" Croker, lead vocalist, guitarist for Cajun band Hackberry
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My condolences and prayers to the Croker family. RIP James! I did not know him, but, being into Cajun music for over 30 years, I was very familiar with the Hackberry Ramblers. For those not familiar, the Hackberry Ramblers have been a mainstay in Cajun music for years. Cajun music has a lot to offer for those who will give it a chance. It is some of the most enjoyable music there is. :-)
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he was bill monroe of the cajun world--enough said--
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I'm pretty universal in my choices of music. I like everything from Donna Summer and Yahnni to Dolly Parton and garth Brooks but, I've never heard of this man. And he won a Grammy ??? Huh !
August 24 2011 at 6:47 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWHO??? NEVER HEARD OF HIM
August 24 2011 at 5:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMe neither. When was he nominated for a Grammy? Was it when Ike was president?
August 24 2011 at 6:34 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyIt is amazing that they kept the band together since 1933. If you haven't been to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, then you have been missing out.
Let the Good Times Roll. RIP
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