Louisiana Music Legend Paul Ferrara Passes Away

One of Louisiana's musical legends has died.

Hall of Fame drummer Paul Ferrara died early this morning after his battle with cancer.

Ferrara's son-in-law Scott Brazda says the music legend battled lung cancer for a year.

During a six-decade career Ferrara played for and with some of the greats in the music industry like Al Hirt, Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima.

He was a regular performer in Las Vegas in the 50's, 60's and 70's.

Brazda says,

"He is only one of two side-men to be elected to the Louisiana Musicians Hall of Fame."

Ferrara was 76.