Harold "Homeboy" Wilson

Harold Wilson is the President of Parold Entertainment, Inc. the parent company of Parold records. As a bass drummer-percussionist and inter-discipline entertainer Homeboy was born and raised in the Treme, 6th Ward, New Orleans, and has a historical legacy which ties deeply with keeping the tradition alive. He is a fifth-generation Brass Band Performer and is the Great Grandson of Henry Booker T. Glass. Booker T. was one of the last musicians whose development pre-dated the Dixieland style of the early 1900s. As a pioneer of Dixieland Jazz, he was also known as an incredibly powerful bass drummer. His talents also include designing and creating custom handmade bass drums that model the Booker T. Glass traditional sound, drum sticks, and various percussion instruments. Harold also creates exquisite one of a kind New Orleanians umbrellas. He specializes in 2nd line dance, Brass band history, and techniques. His extensive resume also includes performing and touring with major celebrities as a “hype man,” introducing innovative and unique choreography within the shows.