# Fred LeBlanc: Meet the Soul Behind the Mouth

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Podcast: [Retire Southern with James Lewis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-southern-with-james-lewis-7029192)
Published: 2025-04-21T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4260

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Fred LeBlanc, drummer and frontman of Cowboy Mouth, joins Retire Southern to talk about his wild journey through the music industry—from trash can drums and New Orleans chaos to packed festival stages and decades of electric live shows. Hear how a punk rock spirit, a passion for people, and a commitment to joy have shaped one of the South's most iconic bands. It's loud, it's personal, and it's everything you'd expect from Fred.

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