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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Muscle Shoals First Hit Record

Late 1961 Rick Hall produced Muscle Shoals’ first hit record on Arthur Alexander. The song, “You Better Move On”, was later covered by the Rolling Stones.




FAME’s first house rhythm section included Norbert Putnam, David Briggs, Peanut Montgomery and Jerry Carrigan.




Monday, January 24, 2011

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Wilson Pickett from Prattsville,Alabama doing "Mustang Sally"

The Temptations "My Girl" Alabama based group!

Two of the members (Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams) were from Birmingham,Alabama. Melvin Franklin was from Montgomery. One of the classic songs of all time!

2 Blu and the Lucky Stiffs at the Rogue Tavern

2 Blu and the Lucky Stiffs are a blues band from Birmingham that won the 2009 Battle of the Blues Bands. Great group of guys!

Wendy Holcombe from Alabaster,AL. Banjo picker and actress.

This video showcases the talent and charisma of Little Wendy Holcombe from Alabaster,AL. I knew her dad very well and visited with him often. Wendy died very young.

Todd Simpson plays a human guitar!