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Man from BR leads Pete Fountain's walking club in his memory Play Video
February 28, 2017 12:51 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Although clarinetist Pete Fountain died last year, Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club strutted from Commander's Palace restaurant to the French Quarter on Tuesday, tossing beads and doubloons to recordings of his music. A man from Baton Rouge was among those leading the way. After being a... more » -
WATCH: Pete Fountain on Johnny Carson, hear his albums on iTunes
August 6, 2016 12:09 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Fans are remembering Pete Fountain's sound after news of his death spread across the country Saturday. Fountain, 86, was a musical legend. Born in 1930, by 16-years-old he was earning as much as $150 a night playing the clarinet. Click HERE to read more about his... more » -
In bizarre, embarrassing moment, Pete Fountain's group was once kicked out of BR Play Video
August 6, 2016 11:59 AM
BATON ROUGE - As South Louisiana remembers and celebrates the life of legendary musician Pete Fountain Saturday, it brings up an embarrassing moment from the first time Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club appeared in Baton Rouge. Club members were escorted out of a parade through downtown Baton Rouge in February... more » -
La. music legend Pete Fountain has died
August 6, 2016 9:14 AM
NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana music legend Pete Fountain has died, WWL TV reported early Saturday. Fountain, a clarinetist, is known for his Half-Fast Walking Club, a musical troop that marches in Mardi Gras parades. Even in his 80's, Fountain joined his group this past Mardi Gras. Fountain, who... more »