Mitch McCracken
Memphis Music InnerView
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CREED is a band that still stands tall in Memphis music even after more than 40 years. Their one album, CREED, released in 1978, offers Southern-edged hard rock that has a slight AOR flavor thanks to the keyboard magic of Hal Butler. “Firecrack
This week, my guest is a second-generation Memphis musician. His Uncle Johnny had a few hits in the early ‘60s, including “You’re Sixteen”. His father, Dorsey Burnette, wrote songs like “It’s Late” for Ricky Nelson. Billy has recorded his own s
When I saw the recent purchase of Sun Records by Primary Wave, it reminded me of a conversation I had with an early Sun session man. As it turns out, there wasn’t just one Jerry Lee at Sun. There were two. I’m talking about “Honky Tonk” piano s
Bobby Whitlock was born in Arkansas but spent his teen years living in Millington and hanging out at some Memphis recording studios. In fact, he found himself in the Stax studio where Sam and Dave were recording “I Thank You.” You can hear Bobb
This week’s Memphis Music Inner View is the conclusion of my conversation with Pat and Susanne Taylor. Once again, you can hear the love between them that was so apparent in last week’s episode. Listen for Pat to mention Missouri, Susanne jumps
Season 2 of the Memphis Music Inner View Podcast continues with episode 2, my conversation with Pat and Susanne Jerome Taylor. I worked hard to get this interview. Our mutual friend, Freddy Tate helped make it happen. I wanted the Taylors to sh
My guest this week is Gary Talley of the Box Tops. Gary was an original member and then went on to tour and record with some of the greatest recording artists of the time. I'm talking about people like Billy Preston, Willie Nelson, Dr. John, T
I went to high school with this week’s guest on the Memphis Music InnerView Podcast. Ron Hall started “collecting” (albums, Memphis music memorabilia, all kinds of stuff) when he was in high school. I was aware that Ron was collecting and selli
You can’t have a conversation about Memphis Music without today’s guests’ name coming up. Reba Russell is a published songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, backing vocalist, bandleader, and producer, as well as a touring and recording artist. Reba R
Here's the conclusion of my interview with Robby Turner. If you have heard the podcast and would like to review it, just go to RateThisPodcast.com/memphismusic
This week’s show is my conversation with Robby Turner and what an Inner View it was. Robby has toured with the Highwaymen, Waylon Jennings, the Dixie Chicks, and he has worked with Sam Phillips, Chips Moman, Reggie Young, Tony Joe White, and Su
The Memphis Music InnerView Podcast this week is Singer, Songwriter, and producer Dan Penn. Dan wrote hit songs for The Box Tops, Conway Twitty, James and Bobby Purify, and many more. He worked with American Studios, Ardent, and Fame. He also h
Danny Jones is a producer/engineer who has worked in three major music cities, Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and New Orleans. He has worked on some incredible projects. I really enjoyed this interview; Danny has worked with some friends and a few I w
My guest today is Linda Gail Lewis, the Killer’s Little Sister. As you will hear, Linda Gail has her own talent and even toured with her brother and Van Morrison as his Piano player. If you have heard the podcast and would like to review it, ju
Today’s podcast is my conversation with a Memphis Music icon, John Fry of Ardent Studios. From my 2014 interview with John, who was involved with Memphis music for decades. John talks about Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Big Star
Good Morning Facebook, today the Podcast is with a man I have great respect for. He, like almost every American male in the ’60s, was in a garage band. His band was formed in Greenwood, MS, but he recorded and lived in Memphis for a while. Sid
It's Monday, so here is my new podcast. This is my conversation with "Memphis Boy" piano player Bobby Wood. Bobby talks about the first time he met Elvis and it wasn't while recording with him at American Studios. He also talks about his curren
“The Memphis music story that you’ve never heard.” Shoe: A Memphis Music Legacy.Memphis musicians, singers, songwriters, engineers, and producers reunite to remember and record their days at Shoe Productions. This underground studio was about t
George Klein is much more than a friend of Elvis Presley. He was one of the first DJ's in Memphis to play rock and roll on the radio, before Elvis. That was just the beginning of what George would do for Memphis, music wise. He became one of th
It bothers me that for so long, George Klein has been seen as just Elvis' friend. George is an innovator and an ambassador to Memphis music. He has helped bring Memphis music to the world and the world of music to Memphis. George Klein is much
My guest on this episode is Tim Riley, Tim is what’s called a promotion man. Record promotion is the division of a record company that places songs on the radio. They build relationships with program directors and music directors at radio stati
My guest this week is Sid Herring of the Gants. The Gants were a great garage band from Greenwood, Mississippi originally known as the Kingsman. The Kingsman began with Sid Herring & Johnny Freeman in 1963 playing R&B covers and the type of ins
Jimmy Tarbutton got his start in Memphis music by playing in a few garage bands including the Jimmy Hart led Gentrys. He and two others quit the Gentrys to form one of the best Memphis bands of the seventies, Edgewood. He worked at Jerry Willia
This episode's guest is a Memphis Music Icon, John Fry the owner of Ardent Studios. I believe this is John’s last interview before his untimely death on December 18, 2014. John Fry had been involved with Memphis music for years. His Ardent stud
Wait until you hear my conversation with Linda Gail Lewis, she is so much more than Jerry Lee's little sister. She is talented, warm, charming and a great storyteller! She talks about recording and touring with Van Morrison, her collaboration w
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