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LA SR29
Resolution
Status
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Kleinpeter
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AI Summary
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The Louisiana Senate commends The Falcons, a 1950s swamp-pop band from the Pointe Coupee area, for their induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame on March 25, 2024
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The band had 10 original members, including Donald "Duck" Miletello, C.J. Miletello, and Nunzio "Nolan" Miletello, with the group named after the senior Miletello's love for the Ford Falcon automobile
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The Falcons performed for 60 years, starting with their first paid gig at a wedding in 1957, and recorded seven albums and six 45 singles at studios including Cosimo Matassa's in New Orleans
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The band toured Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama, playing backup for Dale & Grace and sharing venues with Elvis Presley, the Boogie Kings, and Buddy Guy
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Copies of the resolution will be transmitted to the seven surviving members and to the families of four deceased members
Legislative Description
Commends and congratulates The Falcons swamp-pop band on being inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
COMMENDATIONS
Last Action
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/1/2025.
5/5/2025