Hillbilly Bop: The Other Memphis Sound. Part 2
Carl Perkins – everybody’s rockin’ tonight Editor’s Note: This is the second of two articles about the Memphis region and the Country Music scene of the 1950s. Dr. Shawn Pitts lives in Selmer, Tennessee. Cinema fans may recognize Selmer as the County Seat of McNairy County, Tennessee. The film “Walking Tall” made McNairy County […]
Hillbilly Bop: The Other Memphis Sound. Part 1. The Snearly Ranch Boys
The Snearly Ranch Boys Editor’s Note: Dr. Shawn Pitts lives in Selmer, Tennessee. Cinema fans may recognize Selmer as the County Seat of McNairy County, Tennessee. The film “Walking Tall” made McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser famous. Dr. Pitts has served in many positions for the Tennessee Folklore Society including President. In addition, Pitts […]