Lionel Batiste

"Uncle" Lionel Batiste (February 11, 1931 – July 8, 2012) was a jazz and blues musician and singer from New Orleans. He began his music career at the age of 11 playing bass drum with the Square Deal Social & Pleasure Club. He was the bass drummer, vocalist and assistant leader of the Treme Brass Band; known for his kazoo playing and singing as well, and has recorded a CD as a vocalist.

Lionel Batiste
"Uncle" Lionel Batiste (in derby hat) with "Papa" Don Vappie (with banjo)
Background information
Birth nameLionel Batiste
Also known as"Uncle" Lionel Batiste
Born(1931-02-11)February 11, 1931
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
DiedJuly 8, 2012(2012-07-08) (aged 81)[1]
GenresJazz, blues
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals, bass drum
Associated actsTreme Brass Band

Besides inspiring younger musicians with his playing, he served as a role model to many of them: trumpeter Kermit Ruffins calls Batiste his "total influence," saying that Batiste "taught [him] how to act, how to dress, how to feel about life."[2] Internationally, Batiste has served as leader of the daily Moldejazz parade since 2000. He was king of the Krewe du Vieux for 2003.[3]

References
  1. Allman, Kevin. "Uncle Lionel Batiste: 1931–2012 | Blog of New Orleans". Bestofneworleans.com. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  2. "Welcome to the Best of New Orleans! Feature 04 13 04". BestOfNewOrleans.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2004. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  3. "Krewe du Vieux". Krewe du Vieux. February 4, 2012. Archived from the original on July 4, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
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