I vaguely remember something about that. I don't remember who brought it up...but do remember. I think the name might of been Luther McDoniels....not McDaniels?? Not sure, though.
I know that Luther was a musician and played at various "local" Clubs in The Monterey Bay Area.
In some Directories...
1949 Musician
1956 Musician
1963 Musician Towne Club (list might be in Pacific Grove??)
1965 Musician Maida's Bambu Village
I will look into it a bit more.