Singer, musician and songwriter Raymond Lewis was born (Raymond Clemont Lewis) in New Orleans on July 7, 1933. Lewis worked with Huey "Piano" Smith & The Clowns, Earl King, and others. Solo work included several Allen Toussaint produced tracks, including "I'm Gonna Put Some Hurt On You" (Instant 3242) and "Miss Sticks" (Instant 3233). Lewis passed away on June 1, 2020 at the age of 86 (obit). See Raymond Lewis discography. Listen to Raymond Lewis music here and here.
1949
Trad jazz trumpeter Bunk Johnson (born William Geary Johnson) passed away in New Iberia, Louisiana on July 7, 1949 at the age of 59. Johnson worked with The Superior Orchestra and The Eagle Band from 1910-14. He left New Orleans and was in and out of music for several years. Bunk was "rediscovered" in the late 30's and made his first recordings in 1942. Many feel he was past his prime, but Johnson did contribute to the public's renewed interest in early jazz during this period. He continued to record and tour until retiring to New Iberia in 1948. Listen to Bunk Johnson music on YouTube.
1956
"Come Back To Me" by High Point, Louisiana native Jimmy C. Newman entered the Country Singles Chart on July 7, 1956. It peaked at #13 on the chart.
