Lionel Batiste

born on 11/2/1931 in New Orleans, LA, United States

died on 8/7/2012 in New Orleans, LA, United States

Lionel Batiste

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"Uncle" Lionel Batiste (February 11, 1931 – July 8, 2012) was a jazz and blues musician and singer from New Orleans. He began his music career at the age of 11 playing bass drum with the Square Deal Social & Pleasure Club. He was the bass drummer, vocalist and assistant leader of the Treme Brass Band; known for his kazoo playing and singing as well, and has recorded a cd as a vocalist.

Besides inspiring younger musicians with his playing, he served as a role model to many of them: trumpeter Kermit Ruffins calls Batiste his "total influence," saying that Batiste "taught [him] how to act, how to dress, how to feel about life."[2] Internationally, Batiste has served as leader of the daily Moldejazz parade since 2000. He was king of the Krewe du Vieux for 2003.[3]

References

  1. ^ Allman, Kevin. "Uncle Lionel Batiste: 1931–2012 | Blog of New Orleans". Bestofneworleans.com. Retrieved 2012-07-09. 
  2. ^ "Welcome to the Best of New Orleans! Feature 04 13 04". BestOfNewOrleans.com. Archived from the original on 2004-05-24. Retrieved 2012-07-09. 
  3. ^ "Krewe du Vieux". Krewe du Vieux. 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2012-07-09. 
  • Lionel of All Trades. BestofNewOrleans.com, April 13, 2004 at the Wayback Machine (archived May 24, 2004).
  • Matters of Great Importance: Uncle Batiste’s Stolen Drum. BestofNewOrleans.com, February 5, 2010.
  • Gambit Weekly obit
  • New Orleans Celebrates the Life of a Bandleader. New York Times, July 17, 2012.

External links

  • Uncle Lionel Batiste, Treme Brass Band bass drummer, dies Keith Spera, Times-Picayune
  • Lionel Batiste on IMDb
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