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Wallace Hammond 1947- 2009
Sad to hear that trombone player Wilfred Wallace Hammond, who played for Tribal Nation and, before that, Killer Bees, passed away last week. He was 62. The cause of death was not mentioned in the family’s announcement.
Hammond, who also owned a construction company, is survived by wife Beth, six children and two grandchildren.
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By pjcaiola
April 22, 2009 1:38 PM | Link to this
I also heard on NPR that he played sax with Huey Lewis And The News.
By Rest In Peach
April 25, 2009 3:55 PM | Link to this
I just heard the news today about Wallace, I am a good friend of his from Opelousas. We lost touch over 15 years. Wallace was a mentor to me. Wally Gator’s passing is nothing to be sad about except that he won’t be there for his family and friends. I say that because Wallace lived life to the fullest.
By Darshana Hammond
April 26, 2009 4:30 PM | Link to this
Thank you for this note about my father, I am his 3rd Daughter, Darshana. I would love to keep in contact with anyone that knew and loved him. Please feel free to contact me or any of my brother’s or sister’s (Wallace had six kids) by emailing me at sweetd112178@aol.com
By greg moreno
May 1, 2009 1:59 AM | Link to this
as a native Austinite i have enjoyed the talents of Wallace Hammond for several years.he was always very nice to me,and helped out tremendously with some of my musical efforts.i was informed that my band’s upcoming album is the last album that Wallace recorded on.we will dedicate it to him and his memory.i will miss him,and i wish his family well…to hear some of the the tracks go to www.myspace.com/rivalcity06..one love rip Wallace
By Paul Wiltz
June 16, 2009 12:42 PM | Link to this
Wallace and I played in a Louisiana group known as Lil Bob and the Lollypops. The last time I spoke to him was at Antones when I played with Buckwheat Zydeco. He was a friend and I will miss him. My prayers go out to his family.
By Cree Hammond
December 31, 2009 8:36 PM | Link to this
Iam Wallace’s granddaughter, Cree Hammond. Though I didnt get a chance to visit him as much because of long distance, I was always honored to say that he was a good grandfather to me. He inspired me so much to where I played trombone for my middle school, and took the seat of first chair. I was blessed with “Wallace Talent”. I miss him oh so much, and Hope he is living a better life above.