Sunday, October 31, 2010

Chips Moman and Marty Lacker to receive Beale Street Blues Note

Elvis Unlimited, Elvis Presley, Graceland, FTD, CD

From the site:

Marty Lacker to get Beale Street Blues Note Honor This Sunday 11/7.

 It was announced today that Marty Lacker will be honored by receiving a Beale Street Blues Note, the equivalent of a Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star this coming Sunday, November 7 at 5: PM.

Also receiving a Blues Note at the same time will be Chips Moman, the acclaimed record producer who produced Elvis' 1969 sessions at American Studios,Memphis. Moman is also noted for producing over 100 other big hit records by a number of major artists.

Sunday, October 03, 2010

Reggie Young Marker

Reggie Young Marker



From the site:

 "Called the most prolific session guitarist of all time, Reggie Young grew up along the Cotton Highway in Osceola in the 1940s. Joining a multitude of famous artists, such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presely, the Beatles, and Willie Nelson, Young has performed all types of music, including many songs dealing with his cotton heritage."

Location. 35° 42.169′ N, 89° 58.148′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. Marker is at the intersection of West Hale Avenue and South Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America.