Bob French | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 27, 1937 |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 12, 2012 (aged 74) |
| Genres | Jazz, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, bandleader |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1960s–2010s |
| Labels | Rounder |
| Formerly of | The Tuxedo Jazz Band |
Robert "Bob" French Sr. (December 27, 1937 – November 12, 2012)[1][2] was an American jazz drummer and radio show host at WWOZ, from New Orleans, Louisiana. French led The Tuxedo Jazz Band from 1977 until his death in 2012. (The Tuxedo Jazz Band was formerly led by Oscar "Papa" Celestin and later by French's father, Albert "Papa" French from 1958 to 1977).
- ^ "Robert T French in US, Social Security Death Index".
- ^ Spera, Keith (November 13, 2012). "Bob French, longtime Original Tuxedo Jazz Band leader and WWOZ deejay, has died". NOLA.com. Retrieved January 25, 2022.