De De Pierce facts for kids
Joseph "De De" Pierce was a famous American jazz musician. He played the trumpet and cornet. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1904. He passed away in 1973. People remember him for songs like "Peanut Vendor" and "Dippermouth Blues." He played these songs with his wife, Billie Pierce.
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De De Pierce's Life and Music
De De Pierce's full name was Joseph De Lacroix Pierce. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States. New Orleans is a city famous for its music, especially jazz.
Early Music Career
De De started playing music professionally in New Orleans in 1924. His first performance was with a musician named Arnold Dupas. He played in many nightclubs around the city.
Playing with Billie Pierce
While playing in clubs, he met Billie Pierce. She became his wife and played music with him. They were a very important musical team. From the 1930s to the 1950s, they were the main band at Luthjens Dance Hall. They made many music albums together.
Later Years and Legacy
In the mid-1950s, De De Pierce became very ill. This illness caused him to lose his eyesight. Because of this, he and Billie stopped performing for a while.
By 1959, they were able to start playing music again. De De Pierce even toured with another famous musician, Ida Cox. He also played with the well-known Preservation Hall Jazz Band. This band helps keep traditional New Orleans jazz alive.
Sadly, more health problems later stopped his music career. De De Pierce passed away in November 1973. He was 69 years old. He had a special Catholic jazz funeral in New Orleans. This type of funeral is a tradition in the city. It celebrates the life of a musician with lively music.
