#936 - Bob Vernon
The Bob Vernon Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.
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We have an interview from the archives. This was your host Paul Edward Leslie’s very first interview with Bob Vernon.
Bob Vernon was a legend in the world of Louisianan music. In Louisiana, Bob was what they call a “hall of famer.” He was born in 1947 in Louisiana in and passed away in 2020. It’s believed Bob passed away in California.
Bob Vernon began his journey into music with the drums. He produced and engineered the recordings of artists like Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, James Brown, Hank Williams Jr., Sam and Dave, Ray Charles, Paul Shaffer and the Neville Brothers. Vernon helped found the Louisiana Music Association and also served as manager of the legendary Fats Domino from 1983- 1990.
A brilliant speaker with the gift of storytelling, Bob Vernon joined Paul for an interview. It was the beginning of a friendship that continued until his passing. If you enjoy this interview, you can also find the Mardi Gras-themed interview Bob did on this show.
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Let’s hear the tape. Bob Vernon, you are missed sir.

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