Bob French
Bob French Dead: Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Drummer Dies at 74
- Posted on Nov 13th 2012 4:59PM by Caitlin White
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French led the band for decades, after inheriting leadership from his father Albert "Papa" French. The Tuxedo Band specializes in traditional forms of jazz and has existed for over 100 years. Although French was very well known within the local New Orleans scene he didn't see much national attention. The iconic drummer did once grace the cover of Downbeat Magazine
Aside from drumming and performing, Bob also regularly volunteered as a DJ for WWOZ, the community-supported station that broadcasted almost solely Louisiana music. He was known for being very outspoken on the show.
French his survived by his two brothers George and Albert French and four children.
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GREAT SOUND...!
Turn the bass down some.
I guess I have demencia, cause I have no idea who he is.
November 14 2012 at 10:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI would like more infro on dementia, I have type 2 dabetes I don't take medicine Because The BIBLE says that thebs and sedes bearing herb are good for the healing for the nation, Im eat plety of greens, drink herbal teas and eat cucumber. But don't know what herbs to use for dementia If any one know, please let me know THANKS
November 14 2012 at 9:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyGreat music!!!
Great musicians.
Actually it sounds like you need to do your research Alzheimer's & Dementia is the 6th Leading Cause of death in the USA! smh
November 13 2012 at 11:50 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyThe Tuxedo Who-What Band?
November 13 2012 at 11:30 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyI guess if you haven't heard of them, no one has.
November 14 2012 at 12:44 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHe died from Diabetes not Dementia. Dementia is not deadly, a persons actions as a result of it may result in their death however.
November 13 2012 at 7:23 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyYou do not die from dementia. You can die from getting run over by a bus if you are demented.
November 13 2012 at 5:34 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyYou can not die from dementia. You can die from walking in front of a bus because you are demented.
November 13 2012 at 5:33 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
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