Pete Fountain unveiling his bronze statue.

There is a park with green space to relax on Bourbon Street. New Orleans Musical Legends Park is a tribute to the entertainers who have have had a lasting impact on the local music of New Orleans. Of course, these entertainers have had a much wider impact than just the Big Easy. For example who hasn’t heard of Fats Domino or Louis Prima.

Located on the 3rd block of Bourbon Street it hosts Cafe Beignet a mellow crowd, killer daiquiris and live local music.

Musicians honored are Fats Domino, Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Louis Prima, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, Chris Owens and Ronnie Kole . The park is a way of the City of New Orleans expressing its appreciation to its artists for the valuable contributions these Music Icons.

 

 

 

2 great artists recently passed. The great Pete Fountain and Allen Toussaint. Allen and Pete left their indelible mark on the Crescent City. Pete with Al Hirt was a huge boon the local tourism and was integral with our local identity for decades which began in the 1960s. Allen was equally important. Allen got his big start with Al Hirt hit Java which launched Toussaint into stardom. He had a slew of hits and was called the Dalai Lama of rock and roll.

Funerals are special in New Orleans for our celebrities. They are both social and media events. Toussaint’s funeral was attended by many international musicians and a special concert at the Sanger. Allen was funeral procession was led by the Preservation Hall Brass Band & a very large 2nd Line tribute. 

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