his own group using a variety of musicians including Papa Cairo, Wayne Perry, Happy Fats, and Doc Guidry. He had 3 more recording sessions with Bluebird and Decca, changing musicians and band names throughout. However, by the end of 1938, most major labels were no longer interested in recording Cajun music, ending Joe's recording career. Alongside the 12 sides recorded with the Ramblers, Joe accomplished 56 more recordings during this time, including "Crap Shooter's Hop" and "Rang Tang Bully". After World War II With his recording years behind him, Joe started a family and got a job working for the local newspaper. Joe settled into playing music on Crowley's radio station KSIG, where he would often feature his three children accompanying him. This came to a halt in 1951 when his oldest son, Richard, was killed in a tragic auto accident. The following year, Webb Pierce heard Werner's recording and turned it into one of his hit songs, spending four weeks at the top in 1952. Joe continued to write columns for the newspaper and made occasional appearances in town until he moved to Fort Worth, Texas with his wife Anne. He died in 1978. Discography Joe Werner: Early Cajun Artist (BACM CD 543, 2016) CAJUN-Rare & Authentic (JSP, 2008) Cajun Country Volume 2: More Hits From The Swamp (JSP, 2005) Wondering Listen References Musicians from Louisiana People from Rayne, Louisiana Cajun musicians 1909 births 1978 deaths 20th-century American musicians