'Freddy King was really hot then with songs like Hideaway and San-Ho-Zay' said Freddie. 'It was in the early 1960's that Freddie was hung with the 'Little Freddie King' appellation as he'd been using his real name on gigs up to that point. 'I Hear You Knockin' The Sound of New Orleans R&B LITTLE FREDDIE KING - Jeff Hannusch author of He would like to express his deepest thanks to all the people contributing to the re-building of the 'Crescent City' in order that the citizens can return to their home and neighborhood. Little Fre ddie expressed to me his overwhelming joy at being back in New Orleans. Tim Duffy had the Gretsch Guitar in Memphis take a new 'Lucille' off the assembly line in order for da King to continue to perform for his fans. Other agencies came to assist with replacing his amp and guitar so that he could continue to perform - Music Cares replaced his amp ( ) and Music Maker Relief Foundation ( ) spearheaded a new guitar. Captain 'Clambake' blew his bugle for the lunch crowd at BJ's Lounge to assemble for off-loading duty when we arrived. Once there, it was a matter of 15-minutes, the KING was settled into his new digs, drinking a new energy drink - Red Bull and the gang headed back for a liquid lunch. Arriving on a quiet Sunday evening, I called for the calvary.

With 'Crazy' Brian and 'Wacko' Wade at the wheel, the ties hit the highway and never stopped until the Might Ninth Ward was in sight. With the help of generous support from non-profit organizations, such as Sweet Home New Orleans ( ) headed by Jordan and Bethney - we were able to moved Freddie's belongings from Dallas to N.O. Freddie was presented the key to a single unit by Jim Pate, Executive Director, NOAHH and Frank Glaviano, VP - Shell. On April 14, 2007, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) brought him back home and crowned him a 'Master Musician' in residence, along with his next door neighbor, Bob French (Jazzman).

He had been trying to come HOME all that time - the high cost of living in N.O. 'Wacko' WADE / CABMAN / DR.BONZS / MUDMAN (LEAD SINGER OF DA MUDPIES)įreddie had been living in Dallas for the last two years as an evacuee.

I Hear You Knockin by Jeff Hannusch