Chris Owens arrived in New Orleans at the age of 19. She met and married millionaire Sol Owens.
Pete Fountain was born in New Orleans (July 3, 1930) and started playing clarinet heavily influenced by Irving Fazola.
Alois Maxwell Hirt, known as "Al" or "Jumbo", was born in New Orleans November 7, 1922), Louisiana. As a child he played in the Junior Police Band with the children of Alcide Nunez.
Antoine "Fats" Domino (born: 26 February 1928) recorded dozens of top 40 songs between 1950 and 1966, including early feel-good rock 'n' roll classics such as "Blueberry Hill" and "Ain't That A Shame."
Ronnie Kole - Statue unveiling and Gala Celebration.