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9-25-22

When Love Came to Town: U2 at Sun Studio

U2 at Sun Studio on November 2, 1987. Island Records Promo Photo for the Rattle and Hum album and film. From https://www.706unionavenue.nl/66304695. by Joe Pagetta According to James Dickerson’s account in his 1996 book, Goin’ Back to Memphis, Sun Studio owner Gary Hardy didn’t know which band he was booking when A&M Records called him in October of 1987 to secure some time the following month. All they said was that they wanted an “authentic” rockabi... Read More
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9-5-22

'In the Wild Light' of Appalachia

Note: Jeff Zentner will discuss In the Wild Light with Stephanie Koehler on Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Museum as part of the TN Writers | TN Stories: Author Talks at the State Museum series. The reading will be preceded by a reception beginning at 10:00 a.m. The series is presented in partnership with Humanities Tennessee, Chapter 16 and Vanderbilt University Press.  by Sarah Carter for Chapter 16 “My life is... Read More
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