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Barry Cowsill, a member of the popular 1960s singing family The Cowsills, was found dead on a New Orleans wharf nearly four months after he disappeared when Hurricane Katrina flooded the city. He was 51.
Cowsill's body, recovered Dec. 28, was identified with dental records Tuesday. The coroner had not determined the cause of death but believed that it was related to the storm, which struck the city Aug. 29.
Cowsill, who lived on and off in New Orleans, had not been heard from since he left phone messages for his sister Sept. 1, his family's Web site said.
The Cowsills - the inspiration for the TV series "The Partridge Family," recorded a series of top hits between 1967 and 1970 including "The Rain, The Park and Other Things" and "Hair." They also represented the American Dairy Association, appearing in commercials and print ads for milk.
The Cowsills got their start in Newport, R.I., where in 1965 they had a regular gig at a club. They were spotted by a producer for NBC's "Today" show who booked them for an appearance that led to a record deal.
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