09/10/2010 – Aaron Neville – 2010 Stand Up to Cancer Benefit – Arrivals – Sony Pictures Studios – Culver City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Birth Name: Aaron Joseph Neville
Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Date of Birth: January 24, 1941
Ethnicity: African-American, Louisiana Creole [African, French, possibly other], possibly Choctaw Native American
Aaron Neville is an American singer and musician. Alongside his brothers Art and Cyril, Aaron is also a member of soul group The Neville Brothers.
Among his children are singer, songwriter, and musician Ivan Neville and vocalist and rap artist Jason Neville. His uncle (mother’s brother) was singer Big Chief Jolly (born George Landry), who was a member of Mardi Gras Indian group The Wild Tchoupitoulas. Aaron’s niece is journalist and television personality Arthel Neville.
Aaron has African-American and Louisiana Creole ancestry. He is also said to have Choctaw Native American ancestry on his mother’s side.
Aaron’s paternal grandfather was Slaughter Neville (the son of Hayward Neville and Viney Stokes). Slaughter was born in Louisiana.
Aaron’s paternal grandmother was Rowena Williams (the daughter of Peter Williams). Rowena was born in Louisiana.
Aaron’s maternal grandfather was named Jack Landry.
Aaron’s maternal grandmother was Mary Meloncon/Melonçon (the daughter of Ethen Meloncon/Melonçon). Mary was born in Louisiana.
Source: Genealogy of Aaron Neville – http://www.geni.com