@preshallfoundation: Wishing the beloved drummer Mr. Joe Lastie a very happy birthday today! Receiving his first drum set at age eight, Joe Lastie was destined to carry on the traditions of his highly musical family, which included his mother, both grandfathers, his aunt Betty, and his uncles Melvin, David, and Walter “Popee.” Born and raised in the Lower Ninth Ward, Joe’s grandfather was a minister and is credited with popularizing the drum set in church music. As a youth, Joe would set up a small drum kit at the foot of his grandparents’ bed and practice on whatever drums were available. “It didn’t matter if it was just a snare drum and cymbal,” he remembered, “I’d always find a way to make it work out.” Thank you for sharing your music, your knowledge, and your joy with us, sir. 🎶 🥳 #joelastie #neworleans #preservationhall #neworleansmusic #pressroll #drumming #drums #jazz #jazztok #jazzdrummer #tradjazz #drummersoftiktok #preshalllessons

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