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Lionel Batiste, 1931-2012

benjaminalanmorris Uncategorized July 9, 2012July 10, 2012

Lionel Batiste, drummer for the Treme Brass Band, passed away yesterday morning.

The streets of New Orleans will never sound the same again.

Rest in peace, Uncle Lionel. But not too much, okay?

update (7/10): Keith Spera of the Times-Picayune has a detailed obituary.

Published July 9, 2012July 10, 2012

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