Posted on 07/03/2004 8:23:06 PM PDT by nuconvert
Fire Heavily Damages Famed New Orleans Recording Studio
The Associated Press
Jul 3, 2004
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A two-alarm fire heavily damaged a French Quarter building where Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis and other famous musicians made recordings. The blaze on Friday caused heavy fire and water damage to the building that was once J&M Studio. The building, designated a historic landmark by the city, now houses apartments and a laundry business.
In 1949, Fats Domino, then an unknown musician, made his first studio recordings in the building.
The cause of the blaze was under investigation, but fire officials did not suspect foul play.
Lloyd Price and Huey "Piano" Smith beignet bump.
Now the City can purchase the real estate and rebuild it as it was for historical purposes. New Orleans could spend some of the money that they are using to destroy the Museum of the Confederacy and use it for a positive endeavor.
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