Coteau

Improvisational Cajun rock band, originally established in the mid-1970s. The original line-up was together only for two years, and the band was disbanded in 1977. The band got together for a festival appearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1981. Two months after the appearance, guitarist Dana Breaux committed suicide. When in 1996 guitarist Sterling Richard was killed in a helicopter accident, the band decided to get together as a tribute to him. Subsequently, they released their only album, "Highly Seasoned Cajun Music" in 1997. A month after the album's release, Tommy Comeaux was killed in a cycling accident. 1970s members: Michael Doucet - fiddle, vocals Bruce MacDonald - electric guitar Dana Breaux - electric guitar Sterling Richard - electric guitar Bessyl Duhon - accordion Kenneth Blevins - drums Gary Newman - bass 1990s members: Michael Doucet - fiddle, vocals Gary Newman - bass Kenneth Blevins - drums Bessyl Duhon - accordion, fiddle Danny Kimball - rubboard Tommy Comeaux - electric guitar Bruce MacDonald - electric guitar