2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1

Antoine Baptiste

Contest: 2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1
Portrayed by the brilliant Wendell Pierce, Antoine Baptiste was one of many New Orleans street musicians looking to make a living with his musical skill. A trombonist by trade, Baptiste lives day by day and paycheck to paycheck and supplements his income by teaching music. Having a character not like him in this show would be criminal.
TV Show/Movie Appeared: Treme (2010-13)
Actors: Wendell Pierce
Songs you may remember: None
Why you should vote:: Honestly, we would vote for him just because he was on The Wire.
Why you should not vote:: He was not a successful musician at all.