Bennie Pete of the Hot 8 puts down his tuba citing health concerns
 

Sad news as WWL-TV is reporting that Bennie Pete, the leader of the Grammy-nominated Hot 8 Brass Band, has had to take a leave of absence from his band due to health issues. Monica Hernandez reports that Pete has a condition called sarcoidosis, which causes inflammation in the eyes, skin, lungs, brain and even heart.? [ Read more ]

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