Pete Fountain

Clarinet Player

Birthday July 3, 1930

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace New Orleans, LA

DEATH DATE Aug 6, 2016 (86)

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About

Famed clarinetist who was known for his appearances on The Lawrence Welk Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Before Fame

He was a sickly child who constantly battled respiratory infections.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in March 2007.

Family Life

He had three children named Kevin, Jeffrey, and Dahra.

Associated With

He had a friendly rivalry with trumpeter Al Hirt.