The 4th annual Grammy Awards ceremonies were held on May 29, 1962. Winners included Mahalia Jackson, who won in the Gospel Recording category for the album "Everytime I Feel The Spirit". Non-winning nominees this day included Chris Kenner, Ernie K-Doe, Al Hirt, and Faron Young. The "Paris Blues" soundtrack, featuring Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, was also nominated.
1984
Bandleader and trombone player Santo Pecora passed away in New Orleans on May 29, 1984 at age 82. Pecora's long career included stints with Johnny De Droit, Bea Palmer, the New Orleans Rhythm Kings, Charley Barnet, Wingy Manone, and Sharkey Bonano. In his latter years, he played at the Swing Club, The Dream Room, and The Famous Door. Read more here and here. Listen to Santo Pecora music on YouTube.
1997
The 1992 holiday album "Aaron Neville's Soulful Christmas" was certified Gold by the RIAA on May 29, 1997. It reached Platinum status on January 26, 1998.
1997
Eunice, LA based radio station KBON 101.1 FM first hit the airwaves in May 29, 1997. The "variety music station with a Louisiana flavor" is now also available to global listeners via the Internet.
