Oliver Morgan | R&B vocalist, 74

Oliver Morgan, 74, a New Orleans rhythm-and-blues vocalist best known for his 1964 hit

"Who Shot the La La," died Tuesday in Atlanta.

Mr. Morgan, who died at home, had suffered a heart attack about two weeks ago.

Mr. Morgan grew up in New Orleans' Ninth Ward alongside Fats Domino, Jessie Hill and Smiley Lewis.

His first and only national hit was "Who Shot the La La," a whimsical take on the mysterious 1963 death of singer Lawrence "Prince La La" Nelson - who was not shot but died of an apparent drug overdose.

He toured nationally on the strength of the song but eventually settled back into the life of a local entertainer. In nightclubs and at the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, he performed with his trademark second-line umbrella. He was among the first to incorporate this jazz funeral accessory into a nightclub act, and never hesitated to lead a parade. - AP