Louisiana Music Legend Passes Away
One of Louisiana's musical legends has died.
Hall of Fame drummer Paul Ferrara died early this morning after his battle with cancer.
Ferrara's son-in-law Scott Brazda says the music legend battled lung cancer for a year.
During a six-decade career Ferrara played for and with some of the greats in the music industry like Al Hirt, Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima.
He was a regular performer in Las Vegas in the 50's, 60's and 70's.
Brazda says,
"He is only one of two side-men to be elected to the Louisiana Musicians Hall of Fame."
Ferrara was 76.