AL LINDEN

Better known as "Big Al", Al Linden was born in New Orleans, on September 29, 1935 to Albert and Dorothy Linden.

He is the oldest of five children; brother of Errol, John, Eric and a sister Hazel. He was raised in the Irish Channel and

received his GED diploma from McDonogh 35.

He made his first appearance as a performer on the The Ted Mack

Amateur Hour at ten years old, where he played the spoons. At 13, he started playing drums with the American

Legion Drum and Bugle Corps.

In 1954, his cousin James Jackel, who played piano for,

"The

Aristocats" (who later became "The Esquires") invited At to sit in with the band on several occasions. From 1955 thru

1962, lte played drums with,

"Bing Marchese and Bill Redmon Trio", at the Woodoo Lounge in Gretna. He also played with Smokey Hartman, Bill

King, und Larry Bouche at the 509 Lounge on Patterson Street in Old Algiers from 1962 thru 1964. From 1964 thru

1982, Al performed with many different bands at many different venues. However, you could mostly find him at the

Key Hole Lounge in Westwego, where he played three nights a week for seventeen years for Huey Bourgeois. He

also played with Mary Dell at the Robert E. Lee Club; with Wendy McBride's band "Oklahoma" at the Canal Bank Inn

and at the Old Scorpio also. For eleven years, Al played with, "Billy Luft and the Stardusters" at the Moose Lodge in

Harvey. He worked with Huey Bourgeois in the "The Wendel Lewis Trio" in the French Quarter in hotels, river boats

and cafe's. He's played many weddings, dances and parties at Lions Clubs, VFW's and American Legion Halls, the

Wego Inn on Hill and has also volunteered to play in nursing homes throughout Jefferson Parish.

Al started his own group,

"The Rivershack Band" where he

drummed and sang as well as marched with groups during Mardi Gras, Christmas dances, weddings and parties. Al

has also played for Governor Bobby Jindal and Councilman Chris Roberts.

Al moved to Gretna in the early 1950's, where he resides today with

his wife of 53 years, the former iris Lotz. The couple has three sons, Albert, William and James and 5 grandchildren.

He retired in 1995 after 34 vears of service with the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans.

Al has been playing music for over 57 years and says if he had the

chance to do it all again, he wouldn't change a thing

Anthony was born on June 7, 1943 to Mike and Lula May Simoneaux

Collura. He and his 3 younger sisters, Myra, Dale and Janel were raised in Marrero. He attended Our Lady of Prompt

Succor, Ames Elementary, Immaculate Conception and graduated in 1962 from West Jefferson High School.

Anthony obtained his degree in architectural drafting from Delgado Jr. College.

He started studying music in the 4* grade on the clarinet, with the school

band at Ames Elementary. By the 5 grade, he found a great interest in the saxophone music coming out of the New

Orleans R&B sound of the early 50's and started, at the age of 10, taking alto sax lessons at Werleins. Then in 7"&

g** grades played with the school band at Immaculate Conception. His first band at the age of 16, formed from a

garage practice band that became,

"The

Celestials". The band members consist of his longtime friend, Ralph Martinez, Jimmy Danos, Rudy Tauzin, "Zu"

Carpenter and drummer Douglas Dragna. The band's first job was at the Idle Hour on River Road in Ama, where they

were paid $5.00 per man. They played for many parties, CYO dances at immaculate Conception, Hanks Place, The

Pecan Grove in Bridge City and many fraternity parties at the Loyola field house. Later Anthony played with guys like

Jimmy and Dino Palmisana at Willy's in Gretna and with "Grits" Ramagos at the Round House in Boutte.

In recent years he's played sax alongside of Duane Schurb, Skeeter

Thomassie's Swamp Pop Band in which the band played for many Mardi Gras parties and from 12 to 14 Mardi Gras

parades a year. He has played many benefits, fairs and festivals, including the Gretna Heritage Festival and Blain

Kern's Mardi Gras World, along with playing at the Fireman's Hall and the Old Scorpio. Anthony also played sax in

the Lindsay Mendez Band.

Anthony still plays today the tenor sax that his mother and father purchased new for him in 1959. He has also

partnered with Duane Schurb in Swamp Jam Productions Recording Studio in Marrero, Louisiana, where many of

today's Swamp Pop Artist from the Westbank has recorded their music. Their ambition is to preserve South

Louisiana's Swamp Pop Music.

Anthony retired in December of 2009 from his own building contracting business after designing and building

hundreds of houses mostly on the West bank. On August 17, 1963, Anthony married the love of his life and dancing

partner, Cheryl Durapau Collura. The couple has one daughter, Toni, two grandsons, Cory & Cody and one great-

grandson Caden. The couple resides in

Marrero, Louisiana

Billy's passion for music began in his childhood while performing

in school plays and his first solo in the fourth grade.

As a young teen, he was instrumental in forming "The Majestics"

performing music of the 50's and 60's.

Later, Billy joined "The Castilians", a full scale horn band and then

"The Corvettes", a house band at the former Harbour Club.

Billy has been lead vocalist, percussionist and acoustic guitarist for

over 50 years. With decades of experience in the music industry, Billy strives to keep his passion alive for music and

entertainment in its home town area.

In 1970, he enlisted in the United States Army and is a veteran of the VietNam War. After his tour of duty, he followed

his passion and became lead singer for the band, "Festus", performing classic rock tunes in local clubs, high schools,

private and college functions.

Billy has had the honor of working with numerous and talented musicians across the New Orleans area and

continues to do so today.

Currently, he is lead vocalist for the hand "Cypress" playing a variety of music for all audiences. The band has

performed at many local venues such as Boomer's, The Silver Slipper, Treasure Chest, The Blue Room, The Pelican

Club, City Park, Gretna Heritage Fest, Seafood Festival and Royal Sonesta.

Born in Lockport, a livelong resident of Westwego and Marrero, Billy graduated high school after taking the GED from

West Jefferson Parish. He is the fourth of five sons born to Cleveland and Gertrude Vedros of Lockport, Louisiana.

His brothers are James, Jessie, Jackie and Roy.

Billy married Julie Hebert Vedros in 1979 and have to children, Brad Vedros and Sondra Vedros. The couple also has

2 grandchildren, Amanda and Justin

Born in New Orleans on June 23, 1949, "David C" is the only child of Josephine and S. J. "Savvy" Carboni. He

attended St. Agnes, Rummel High, UNO,

Delgado and Loyola University,

Dave has been in the music business for the last 47 years, playing drums, keyboard, percussion and bass guitar. His

first band out of grammar school was called, "The Jaguars". Later on, with other bands including. "Q",

"River Road",

"Mojo", "Sugartree", "Vintage", "Kingsroe",

"Benny Grunch & The Bunch"

and currently performs with the band, "Limited Edition".

Along with playing many dances, fairs and weddings, Ed played many a

Westbank nightclubs like, The Fat Cat, 1801 Club, Down The Hatch, Finally Faye's, Old Scorpio, The Junkyard, The

Keyhole, The Villa and Simon Says. Also played in many casinos such as, Boomtown, Treasure Chest, Hollywood

and Silver Slipper. Besides playing in many jazz clubs in the French Quarter, Ed also did some recording at Cosimo's

and Sea Saint Studios. At the time Fat City was the happening place, with nightclubs like Soul City, Gunfighter,

Quarter Note, Sancho Panza's where Ed performed. And on Jefferson Highway was, The Sands and the Arrow Room

with live music. Ed recorded a Christian CD entitled,

"Alleluia" at Don B's (Dave Bartholemew's son) of which he wrote, produced, played and sang.

Dave has 2 children, Vicky and David and 3 grandchildren. He has been

married for the last 13 years to Barbara Damico and the couple resides in Marrero

Born on June 7, 1963 to Wilbur and Judy Camardelle Barrilleaux, Don Barrilleaux was raised in Westwego along with

his 2 brothers Bryan and Neil.

He started playing guitar on his 14" birthday. His father had a guitar lying around the house which enticed him to play.

His mother had bought him a Beatles pocketbook and with that he began to teach himself.

By the age of 15, he started playing rock music, which was popular at the time, with his friends from school.

At 17, he met Dee Dee Broussard and began playing in his band with Gail Scully and Harold Brown. Now he had to

learn to play Country Music. Playing with these older guys was truly an on-the-job training experience for him playing

in places like Tee Boy Lounge, Patriots Retreat and many more. After 5 years with Dee, Don moved on to play with,

"The Untouchables". This band included Roland Comeaux, Don Ray Weekesser, Al Herbert and Hanson Peterson.

Don performed for 8 years with this band playing at the Canal Bank Inn, The Swamp inn, My Father's Junkyard, just

to name a few.

During these last 10 or so years, Don also taught guitar lessons at

Weirlin's at Oakwood Shopping Center.

He then starled playing a while with Brad Sapia at the Old Scorpio.

Soon after he joined Aaron Foret's band and stayed with the "S0's Mysteries" for 13 years playing all over the

Westhank and surrounding areas. Don also played in Duane Schurb's band and in Wayne Foret's band, "The Rockin'

50's" on and off for 15 years taking Dino Palmisano's place when necessary. Don is presendly playing in Brad Sapia's

band, "Creole Soul".

Don comes from talented musical family. His godfather, Landry Dufrene and an uncle, Clifion Abadie are inductees in

the Westbank Musicians Hail of Fame. He also has another uncle, Gable Dufrene who plays guitar and a younger

cousin, Randy Theriot who plays drums.

Don has been employed with Jefferson Parish as a pump operator

for the past 17 years. He has heen married to the former Merrie Gautitreaux for the past 31 years. He has one son,

Mathew and a step-daughter, Tabitha and 3 grandchildren, Treasa, Kilran and Lawrence.

In closing Don would like to thank God for the ability to play, his father for the guitar, mother for the book, his family

for their support, and all the people that have come out to see him play all these years. Thank you all

Ed was born on September 1, 1944 to Edwin L. and Jane Marlowe

Penguy. Along with his siblings, Barbara, Albert and Harry, Ed was raised in New Orleans and attended Redemporist,

St. Rita, Sts. Peter and Paul, Harahan Elementary, Live Oak, F.T. Nicholls and Delgado Jr. College.

Ed started on guitar 52 years ago, but soon found bass was his calling. His

first band was called, "The Gems" which stayed together until he and another member joined the Air Force. Ed

served 6 years in the Air Force Reserve. When he returned home he was invited to join, "The Conquests". This band

competed in 13 Battle of The Bands and won 12 out of 13. Ed moved to the Westhank in 1989 and played with a

Westbank band called, "Breakfast" with Vincent Baldasarro and A.J. Vado and their first job was at the Tahiti Club in

Harvey.

Several years later, Lou Sino opened a club in Gretna called Chalet and Ed was invited to play bass in the band.

About a year later, Ed decided to leave the group to pursue his education and a day job. From there Ed joined,

"Kingsroe" and remained with them for 18 years as their lead male singer. After that, Vincent, A. J. and Ed formed a

band named, "Strictly Business" which stayed together for about 12 years. He then picked up his bass again and

started spotting with jazz bands and joined the New Orleans Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz band that has played every

Monday night at retirement homes for the last 26 years. His most recent engagement has been with, "The Louisiana

Roadhouse Band", with hall of famers, Cari Contranchis, Zu Carpenter and Glen Diecedue.

Some of the places Ed has played on the Westbank include, The Captain's

Quarters, Mel's Villa, Scratches Pub, Jimmy's, Tahiti Club, Mac's, The Round Table, Fat Car, Old Scorpio, Chalet,

Larry's On The Hill, Say Say, The Raven, Michelli's, The U.S. Navy EM club, English Turn, Stonebridge, New

Orleans, Aurora and Bayou Barriere country clubs; all the KC, VFW, Lions Club and American Legion halls from

Algiers to Avondale. Ed also played for many retirement homes like St. Luke's, The Landing and Waldenburg Village

and in carnival parades and balls for the Krewes of Alla, Choctaw, Cleopatra and Grela

James Crawford, Jr., affectionately known as "Sugarboy" by family and friends was the only child born to the late

James Sr. and Mary Dixon Crawford on October 12, 1934. He was raised in Uptown New Orleans and graduated

from Booker T. Washington High School in 1952. He played trombone in the Booker T. band and formed a R&B band

that DJ, "Dr. Daddy-O" dubbed the "Chapaka Shawee" after one of the band's songs. It was during this time that the

band was introduced to music arranger and producer, Dave Bartholomew.

Leonard Chess, co-founder of Chess Records, heard the band on the radio

while he was in New Orleans and made an audition tape of the group.

"Sugarboy" got paid $5 and bought some wine and red beans and rice. Weeks later "Sugarboy" was presented with a

78-rpm record of, "I Don't Know What I'll Do that was made from the audition tape and was credited to Sugarbay and

His Cane Cutters".

In November of 1953, at age 19, Mr. Crawford recorded "Jock-A-Mo" at

Cosimo Matassa's J&M Studio on N. Rampart Street for Checker Records, a subsidiary of Chess Records and was

released in 1954. This song has been recorded by such artists as The Dixie Cups as "Iko Iko" as well as Dr. John,

The Grateful Dead and Cyndi Lauper. Over the next decade he recorded for various labels, including imperial records

which released such singles as, "I Bowed On My Knees", "You Gave Me Love", "Morning Star", and "She's Gotta

Wobble".

It was during this period that "Sugarboy and His Cane Cutters" were in

popular demand, touring the country, playing for fraternities and dances.

"Sugarboy" played many a Westbank dance halls. He was a constant headliner at the Joy Lounge, Lucky 13 &

Fightin' 69ers Club dances at the VFW on Monroe St. in Gretna, The Fireman's Hall and Larry's on the Hill in

Westwego, The Gay Paris' and The Old Scorpio in Marrero, The Old Welcome Inn in Lafitte, The 509 Club in Algiers,

The Raven in Boutte and the Welcome Inn in Raceland and many more for many years.

In 1963, during the time of the Freedom Riders, "Sugarboy" and his band was en route to a show in Monroe when he

was seriously beaten by the police and left in a coma. And for the next two years he had to learn how to walk, talk

and play the piano all over again. It was during this time that he vowed to devote his life to singing secular music

again if God would just restore his voice to perform His Glory. He then went to trade school and became a building

engineer and for the next several years was employed by F.W. Woo/worths, Godhcaux's and the Masonic Temple.

He retired in 2000 and started his own business in New Orleans East, C&C Locksmith.

In 1972 while working at Godchaux's, "Sugarboy" met his future bride, Miss Annie and in 1980, he married his friend,

companion and his queen. He was the proud father of two daughters from a previous marriage, Andre' and

Bernadette and two step-children Rosalind and Edward, one granddaughter Roshawna, two grandsons, Rahsaan

and Davell. It was Davell, also a nationally known recording artist, who coaxed his grandfather out of retirement and

appeared on Davell's 1995 CD, "Let Them Talk". "Sugarboy" also joined his grandson on stage for some shows,

including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and taped scenes with Davell for an episode of the upcoming

season of HBO's "Treme". As recently as 2012, "Sugarboy" appeared with Jo "Cool" Davis at the Jazz Fest. He also

had four great-grandchildren.

After a brief illness, "Sugarboy" passed away on September 15, 2012 at the age of 77. For his contribution to the

music industry, his recordings which were covered by every focal band in the New Orleans area East and West bank

then and now and you can still hear his songs tilf this day on the local "oldies" radio stations, "Sugarboy" a New

Orleans legend will be greatly missed. One last note in his honor; no recording artist, past, present, living or

deceased, can sing the song, "Danny Boy" like James "Sugarboy" Crawford, Jr

Michael Green was born on March 28, 1953, the son of Spencer and Edna Mae Green and has one sister Diane. He

was raised on 18* street in Gretna, Louisiana.

At 8 years old, he found a guitar in the back of the delivery truck his father

drove and became fascinated with it. He took lessons from A.J. Allemand, who showed him basic chords and rhythm

structures. He played his first professional job at the age of 15 at the Joy Lounge in Gretna, where the owner told him

not to come back until he was 18.

He then went on to study at the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California and graduated in 1984 and

played at the famed Golden Palomino Club. Mike traveled and played many clubs in New York, Pennsylvania, the

Carolina's, Florida and Mississippi. While in New York, he married singer, Sandi Green and the couple played many

duo gigs after returning home to Westwego. They performed in such places as Around the Corner in Kenner, Buras

Saloon, Blue Angel, Moulin Rouge, Old Scorpio and Say Say Lounge.

Mike has played with many local musicians as Keith Abadie, Jimmy

Adams, Steve Adams, Michael Bacon, Don Barrilleaux, Ray Barry, Mark Bergeron, Johnny Bonvillain, Jack Chiasson,

Donald Champagne, Jake Chimento, Noel Clark, Michael & W.A. Clements, Glen Diecedue, Wayne Folse, Aaron,

Brandon, and Ryan Foret, "Schmoo" Guidry, Billy Kimble, Jr. Lacross, Keith Lemaire, Billy Law, Lenny Martin, Dennis

Rivere, Ronnie Roberts, Brad Sapia, Duane Schurb, Mike Stansbury, Skeeter Thomassie, Ernie Wilkerson, Bobby

Tuttle and many more. Some more of the local clubs in the area are the Swamp inn, Mona Lisa, Fuzzy's, Mitch

Martin's, Rockin' Rumors in Chalmette and Mo's Chalet in Metairie. His most recent musical engagement is with The

Louisiana Roadhouse Band

Paul Miguez was born on January 7, 1945 to William and Vivian

Miguez. He was raised on Lafayeife Street in Gretna along with his sister, Dale and two brothers, Ernest and William

Jr. He attended Gretna #2, Gretna Jr. High, West Jefferson High and Southeastern University.

Paul has been playing drums for over 26 years. He started at age 14, playing parties and teenage dances with

Johnny and Nick Cacibauda and played with them for about 3 years. For the next 5 years he played with Mark

Seven's band along with Jimmy Danos, Floyd Bernard, Ray Freeman, A.J. Piconne, Dave Dwyer and Ambrose

Hines. On and off for the next 6 years he went with Jimmy Danos and "The Celestials". Paul played at Papa Joe's on

Bourbon Street for Joe Barry for the next 4 years and continued on, afier Joe Barry left, with Jimmy Danos for the

next 3 years.

He played at festivals and such nightcluhs us, The Swamp Inn and Canal Bank Inn in Wesnoego; Willy's Lounge in

Gretna, Hank's Place in Bridge City, Hollywood Inn in Hourna with such musicians as Nelson St.

Germain, Rudy Tauzin, Zu Carpenter, Raiph Martinez, and Lynn "Grits" Romagas. Paul played many dances,

weddings and private parties at Immaculate Conception, Gretna Jr. High gym, American Legion, VFW, Community

Center in Bridge City and Holy Name of Mary in Algiers.

Paul has been in the clothing industry for over 40 years and presently self-employed with his own company NOLA

Apparel. He's been married for 47 years to Susan Barrilleaux Miguez and has 2 children Kevin and Jill and has 5

grandchildren

Although his family has been in New Orleans for generations, Ray

Shall was born on September 20, 1952 in Asheville, North Carolina because his father was working in Asheville at the

time. Along with tro brothers, Lee and Jeffery born to Hugh and Joan Peyret Shall, Ray was raised in Metairie,

attending St. Christopher, Rummel High, UNO and Tulane Universities.

Ray started on clarinet in the 4 grade with instructor Pat Barberot.

By 8" grade he switched to accordion to play with a band in a talent show.

In high school, he was asked to play Ray Charles* "One Mint Julip" with a stage band as an organ soloist. The song

and Ray was a hut, so Ray began doing many organ and piano solos performing at schools throughout Southeast

Lovisiana and Mississippi. He was later offered a music scholarship to Southeastern, but turned it down because he

was playing dances and clubs with bands mostly on the Westbank.

Some of his first professional jobs were in the 60's with Jake Chimento at the Democratic Hall in Westwego and the

Joy Lounge in Gretna. Ray performed for years on the Westbank at The Round Table, Old Scorpio, Crow's Nest,

Down the Hatch, The Cellar Club, Trump's, The Suburban, Mel's Villa, The Fat Cat, The Celebrity Club, Bourre's, and

many weddings and dances.

He was very fortunate to learn from and work with Hector Nieves, Ronnie Boudreaux, Steve Adams, Jules Albarado,

Ricky Hanks, Billy Fayard, Mel Douglas, Danny Hebert, James, Sheena and Judy Anderson, Ronnie Falgout, Allan

Robinson, Johnny Vindigni, Richie Matta, Lou Sino, Rene' Netto and Kathy Savoie. He worked and recorded with

Allen Collay, Chuck Cavet and Van & Grace Broussard. He was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in

2000 with, "The Esquires". He played keyboard with Benny Grunch and the Bunch on the recording of

"12 Yats of Christmas". He toured the U.S. with Rene' Netto and France with Lenny McDaniel. He worked in New

York City with, " Gia Prima and The Witnesses". He played several clubs on Bourbon Street with Rene' Netto and

Jeanne Tassin. Also performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with C.J. Cheramie, Willie Lockett,

Rene' Nette and Bobby Lonero. In 1985, he was a featured soloist with the U.S. Navy Band in their summer concert

series. Most recently, he plays solo piano at the Royal Sonesta Hotel and keyboard with Bobby Cure.

Ray has been married to the former Dorefta Aucoin from Algiers for

over 25 years. The couple has 4 daughters and 3 grandsons.

"To be recognized by your peers is the highest praise. I am grateful

for this honor and a lifetime of music and friendships

The late Rene Netto was born on January 12, 1937 to William and Stella Netto. He has one brother William and one

sister, Mary Ann. He was raised in New Orleans and attended St.

Joseph Elementary, St. Aloysius and McDonough High Schools and US in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Mr. Netto's musical career spanned over 63 years, playing clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe and trombone. During his

early years, while living in Waggaman, Rene played many Westbank nightclubs and dance halls like, The 809 Club in

Algiers, The Hill and at Bob Tassin's Club in Westwego, Sal's Welcome Inn in Raceland, The Roundhouse in Des

Allemands, The Idle Hour in Ama, Temon's in Thibodaux, The Alario Center, The Four Columns, Boomtown Casino,

English Turn, Mardi Gras World and El Swingo Mexican Restaurant.

He was fortunate to play with some of the more notable names in the music industry as Murphy Campo, Santo

Pecora, Lou Sino, Al Hirt, Chris Owens, Joe Barry, Herb Tassin, Jimmy Maxwell, Rene' Louapre, and the renowned

Lawrence Welk band. Rene also had his own band for many years name,

"Rene' Netto and the Sounds of New Orleans" and recorded many Dixieland albums.

Known for his Dixieland sound, Rene's band also played many French Quarter venues as, The Famous Door, Al Hirt

Club, Chez Frank, Chris Owns Club and hotels like The Royal Sonesta, Downtowner, Monteleone, Fairmont,

Fontainbleau and Intercontinental. His music was also in the featured film, "The Pelican Brief" which was filmed in

New Orleans.

Mr. Nette had also retired from the carpentry profession

after 49 years. He had 2 children, 4 step-children, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. At the time of his death

on January 4, 2013, Mr. Nette was married to Harriet Aguiar Netto

Richard was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on April 7, 1953 to Claude Jennings and Mildred Curry Hale; having only

one sibling, a sister Claudia. He graduated from Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge and attended LSO,

Southeastern and Loyola Unversities.

Richard was a drummer for 49 years, starting at the age of 10 and

also played guitar and bass. His very first band in Baton Rouge was called, "Freighr".

He played consistently for over 25 years on the Westhank, starting in 1978 at The Round Table with Billy Fayard's

band whose members were Danny Heberi, Chispa Rousselle, Jules Albarado, Mark Campbell, A.J.

Dichary, Jim Dugan, Al Arthur and Walter Barrilleaux. At the Suburban Club, he performed with his sister-in-law

Nancy Fisher. He also performed with another band across the street at the 1801 club. Richard played for several

years for Big John and Vergie at the Fat Cat Club with Ralph Bowers, Howard Kelt and Janie Grice. At Simon Sez,

with owner Jimmy Simon, Richard played with Ronnie Boudreaux and Allen Hebert.

O' Charley's was an after hours bar, owned by Charley Kovacks, where Richard performed with Allen Hebert,

Lawrence Barrios, Dwigint and Sherry Breland.

For the last |1 years, until the time of his death in June of 2012, Richard played drums with Westbanker and Hall of

Famer, Jerry Pekinto at the Crescent City Brewhouse in the French Quarter.

A tribute CD to Richard is currently being recorded by his sister-in-

law, singer Nancy Fisher. This Jazz CD will be entitled, "The Very Thought of You".

Richard was married for 35 years to Rebecca Fichter Hale and the

couple had no children

Stan was born on September 23, 1943 to Abel and Effie Guidroz Cantrelle in Houma, Louisiana. The youngest of

five, his siblings are Carol, Joyce, Gerald and Janice.

Stan started playing drums in fifth grade and played through high school He was the drum major at Terrebonne High

School and received the band's Arion Award for outstanding senior.

His first band was with "The Eneralds" which included Richard "Sleepy" Bruner, Andrew Bernard, George Perkins,

Morris Soudelier and Leo Pahlke. Andrew Bernard went to play with "Join Fred and the Playboys" and also wrote the

hit "Judy in Disguise". Stan then played with the Joe Barry Band, which also included Cliff Fouseca and Leroy Martin.

The band played the Southeast from Lake Charles, Louisiana to Bilexi, Mississippi. Then he played with the Raythm

Kings, witere they regularly played at the College Inn in Thibodaux, Louisiana. His next band was, "The Capris"

featuring Emmett Faulk.

Stan's music career was interrupted by a stint in the U.S. Army for seven years.

There he completed Infantry Officers Candidate School, Ranger School and Rotary-Wing Flight School. He was a

company commander and a helicopter pilol. He is a proud Vietnam combat veferan.

After his military years, he was with the "Grand Larceny Band" for heo years, playing throughout North Carolina,

Retarning to his roots, Stan joined "Rick & Diane & The Country Sunshine Band" with Diane Collins, Ricky Folse and

Jimmy Gisclair.

He then played with the "Wade Bernard Band" with "Sleepy", Terry Toups and Neiton Rodrigue. The band backed up

many musicians to include Doc Guidry, Jan & Dean and Shoji Tabrchi who went on to fame in Branson, Missouri. He

also played with the Vin Bruce Band with Leroy Martin and Harry Anselmi. He recorded many sessions at the Pou

Folse studio and played on albums by Warren Storm and the Pott Folse family.

The next band was "Country Fire" with Lynn "Grits" Ramagos and Cliff Fonseca. In the 80's and 90's, Ite played with

the band "TYME" which included Mike Collins, Kim Dufrene and Rich Gerlinski. In the mid 90's he joined "Back Seat

Memories and in that group was his wife Lyn Cantrelle, Mike Fanguy, Roger Naguin, Jody Adams and Druis Luke.

Stan and his wife Lyn reside in Schriever, Louisiana

Born on July 2, 1950 to Irwin Nolan and Neva Mae Cheramie Callais, Wayne Callais has four brothers and one sister,

who are: Reed, Mark, Kathryn and the late Kenneth and Mike Callais. Wayne attended Golden Meadow Lower and

Junior High and graduated from Holy Savior Central Catholic High in 1968. He also aftended Nicholts University for

three and one-half years.

He learned the drums in the school band from 6'to 11" grades and played harmonica and accordion in talent shows at

the age of 13. His first paying job was playing guitar for a wedding at the Ritz-Garden in Cut Off.

At 15, Wayne, Mike Collins, Kevin Lasseigne and Glen Martin, formed a band called, "The Moonspinners". The band

later added Ronnie Plaisance, and the tate Ovide Cheramie and Emery Eymard and went on to be the house band

for a teen club called, The Cavern in Galliano. "The Moonspinners" played in clubs such as Carmadelles, Neve's

Petroleum Club, The Safari Club, The Glo-Room, The Ritz-Garden and many weddings, Mardi Gras and Christmas

parties. In 1966, the band went to Cosimo's Studio in New Orleans, sponsored by Leroy Martin, to record 2 songs on

a 45 RPM. The song,

"Times of Crying" was written by Wayne

Callais and the B side, "Moonlight Love" was a collaboration of alt the members of the band.

Wayne was the drummer for a year with Country band called,

"Norbert and the Heartaches", whose members were the late Norbert Giselair, the late Norman Griffin and the late

Hutley Cheramie. From 2001 to the present, Wayne has been a member of, "The Hurricane Levee Band", whose

members include, Mike Collins, Windell Curole, Mark Dufrene, Steve Folse and occasional sit-ins by Derek

Comeaux, Ronnie Plaisance and Becky Eymard and one past member, the late Rich Gerlinski.

Wayne has been married to the former Paula Birdsall for 40 plus

years and has three sons, Joshua, Jacob and Jordan and twe granddaughters, Macy and Violeite. He is the owner of

Collais Plumbing, LLC and has been a plumbing contractor since 1976. The couple resides in Cut Off, Louisiana