Pete Fountain
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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.
