Louisville Leopard Percussionists is a nationally acclaimed music group for children regardless of skill level originating from Louisville, Kentucky.[1] The group is a performing ensemble directed by Diane Downs of over 60 musicians ages 7-14, who attend different schools in and around Louisville, Kentucky.[2] Since 1993, the Leopards have served over 450 kids in their programs.[3] They are mostly known for covering rock and roll songs, first covering Ozzy Osbourne and Led Zeppelin.[4] They were featured in a documentary in 2008 which was broadcast on HBO's The Leopards Take Manhattan: The Little Band That Roared.[5]
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