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Chris Owens has been a New Orleans French Quarter celebrity from the start of the 1960s. Though perhaps not a name of worldwide recognition, Owens is extremely well known in Louisiana and throughout the southern United States.

With her husband Sol Owens, she opened a nightclub on St. Louis Street in the French Quarter; it was originally intended to be a low-key sideline establishment, but business exploded. Realizing that Owens' performance numbers were a huge draw, they sold their home in 1977 and purchased the building on the corner of St. Louis and Bourbon. Soon the "Chris Owens Review" became a noted act in town.

In 1979 Sol passed way; Chris took over management of the club and the 30 apartments and 4 shops located within the building.

On April 22, 2024 Chris was inducted into the New Orleans Musical Legends Park with a statue created in her likeness. Her image stands next to other musical greats. Source: Wikipedia (edited), Read more...