Memphis rap will also be included in the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, as Three-6 Mafia were honored as one of the original class of inductees. Their award was presented by veteran Memphis rapper Al Kapone.
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Each inductee to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame had their name emblazoned on a specially-built Gibson guitar, and these were displayed to the crowd at the press conference.
Each inductee to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame had their name emblazoned on a specially-built Gibson guitar, and these were displayed to the crowd at the press conference.
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame inaugural inductees included Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, Rufus Thomas, Professor W. T. McDaniel of Booker T. Washington High School, Isaac Hayes, George Coleman, Willie Mitchell, Sam Phillips, Rev. Al Green, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lucy Campbell, W. C. Handy and Jim Dickinson.
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame inaugural inductees included Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, Rufus Thomas, Professor W. T. McDaniel of Booker T. Washington High School, Isaac Hayes, George Coleman, Willie Mitchell, Sam Phillips, Rev. Al Green, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lucy Campbell, W. C. Handy and Jim Dickinson.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame Press Conference at the Warehouse
On Tuesday October 16, 2012, a press conference and reception was held at The Warehouse to announce the formation of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. Memphis Mayor A. C. Wharton and Congressman Steve Cohen were on hand for the festivities, as were Al Kapone, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Kirk Whalum, Jody Stephens of Ardent Studios and Big Star, Jerry Phillips, Boo Mitchell of Royal Studios, Judy Fizer of the Center for Southern Folklore and constant Memphis music supporter Kris Kourdevelis.
On Saturday October 13, I had three different gigs, but I still found time to drop by Cafe Ole in Cooper-Young to hang out with some old friends who went to Memphis State with me.
On Saturday October 13, I had three different gigs, but I still found time to drop by Cafe Ole in Cooper-Young to hang out with some old friends who went to Memphis State with me.
Memphop House Party at The Seen
10.27.12 – @ The Seen, 502 2nd St. – 9PM – $5 cover
Another local show you don’t want to miss! (There’s also vintage clothing and jewelry for sale at this location too!) Stop complaining about there’s nothing to do in Memphis & come out and support local music!! Bring your friends and make some new ones too!
Talib Kweli (@TalibKweli) speaking at the Grammy GPS event sponsored by The Recording Academy at the Stax Academy in South Memphis, 9/29/12