Friday, June 29, 2007

Memphis: Harmony and Dissension in the Capital of Soul











The famous Stax recording studios in Memphis, TN. Photo






>>This is an excerpt from the latest issue of Rolling
Stone, on stands until July 27th.


When the Southern kids returned home, they discovered the
psychedelic haze that was sweeping the nation was slowly drifting
into Memphis, swelling the number of hippies who congregated around
the art academy and sandal shop off Beale Street. Drawn by bands
like the Insect Trust or Funky Down Home and the Electric Blue
Watermelon, the newcomers transformed what was a quiet freak scene
into something colorful...



Source: http://www.rollingstone.com

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