Jean Batiste "J.B." Fuselier[2] (April 17, 1901 – August 16, 1976)[3] was a Cajun musician most remembered for his tune "Ma Chere Bassette".

The group was very successful, drawing large crowds at the Step Inn Club in Lawtell and Fais Do Do in Ville Platte.

[7] He began playing with Iry Lejeune and the Calcasieu Playboys after he moved to Lake Charles.

His daughter remembers his lung was collapsed and he had many broken bones; others mention a head injury.

"[5] He is also credited with being the first person to incorporate the steel guitar into Cajun music by hiring Atlas Frugé to play in his band.