The Rockets!!

A really big thanks to Ron Broussard (Boz) for digging out a couple of photos for us.

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From L to R - Byron Broussard (alto sax); Richard Fortner [deceased](guitar); Sal Taranto(bass and some songs); Johnnie Elmer [deceased] (drums  and lead singer); Walter Blessey (piano); Kenny Rich (tenor sax) and Ray Dubuisson [deceased] (trumpet and some songs)

And the same folks again.  Love Elmer in the hat!

The same members are in the first picture with the red jackets but faces are not as distinct due to the early flashbulbs.  Both pictures were taken the summer of 1958.

The first picture was taken on the band stand at the Gulfport Yacht Club.