Wed. Aug. 17, 2016 Pete Fountain’s Funeral and 2nd Line procession commenced at the St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. His famous Half Fast Walking Club turned out and the weather, although hot was with us. The mayor and many celebrities also turned out. Pete was an iconic musical figure in New Orleans since the 1960s. A household name in Louisiana. A great guy and fabulous musician. The 2nd Line after the funeral marched through the French Quarter to the Monteleone Hotel. Mayor Landrieu was present with the Storyville Stompers. Artist Stephen Gibson