R.I.P. Cosimo Matassa

Ray Charles, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Irma Thomas, Smiley Lewis, Big Joe Turner, Mac Rebennack, Aaron Neville, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Bobby Charles....the list goes on and on.

One of the most important figures in the development of Rock and Roll died today.

And i'll be honest......I thought he was already dead. :shrug:

Cosimo Matassa, New Orleans recording studio owner, engineer and rock 'n' roll pioneer, has died | NOLA.com