Herman "Roscoe" Ernest III, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Herman "Roscoe" Ernest III

American funk and jazz drummer

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1951

Date of Death: 06-Mar-2011

Profession: conductor, bandleader, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Herman Ernest III (August 12, 1951 – March 6, 2011), best known as Roscoe, was an American drummer in the New Orleans funk scene, and is best known for his drumming in Dr.
John's band the Lower 911 for almost 30 years.
"Renowned for his larger-than-life personality Roscoe was both a powerful percussionist and steadfast individual." He played drums on Dr.
John's Trippin' Live, released on July 29, 1997, under the Wind-Up record label, which was recorded over a week in London in 1996 at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.