SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WHNT) – In 1969, Jerry Wexler loaned money to four 20-somethings to start their very own recording studio. Those young men were known as the Swampers — keyboardist Barry Beckett, drummer Roger Hawkins, guitarist Jimmy Johnson and bassist David Hood. They opened the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio (MSSS). The sound stage has seen […]
It happened a fair few times in the ’60s and ’70s that a top star would come down to Muscle Shoals, Alabama looking to tap into whatever mysterious forces were spawning classics like Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves a Woman” and Jimmy Hughes’ “Steal Away.” For whatever reason, that little corner of the world […]
The north is mountainous, serving as a big playground for those who want to be enveloped by forests, while the south is a place to make a splash – literally – thanks to the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico. That’s Alabama, a state teeming with wonders for lovers of the outdoors and more. […]
There is a long musical history associated with the Shoals in Northwest Alabama. The stories of Fame and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios have been well documented. However, the locals say the area is not just a museum piece. The music continues to flow like the so-called singing river that passes through it. The area is […]
SHOALS, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) – Things are always moving and groovin’ in the Shoals. To stay in the know, Lillian Glanton is sharing all the latest with TVL. For the Record Music Hall is the latest music venue to open its doors in Florence. Locals celebrated the grand opening with a packed out weekend […]
In addition to large cities, many small towns also help make up the great state of Alabama. Some of these towns, even though small, were homes to some very notable people. One town in particular is Tuscumbia. To learn about Tuscumbia, Alabama, including its most famous resident, take a look below