Don Nix: Meet the “Memphis Man”
Opening Reception
Thursday, May 19th, 5-7 PM
– Meet the artist
– Music by Mark “Muleman” Massey
– Book signing
– Free & open to the public
Memphis blues and rock legend Don Nix has enjoyed a long career that involved close associations with Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, George Harrison, Freddie King, Furry Lewis, John Mayall, and many others.
Memphis Man: Living High, Laying Low by Don Nix is a memoir of a Memphis music legend who played sax in an instrumental band, the Mar-Keys, that scored one of Stax Records first Top 10 hits, and then went on to become a prolific songwriter and record producer. His song, “Going Down,” has been recorded by Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin, Sammy Hagar, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Deep Purple, The Who and many others.
Join us as we unveil our latest exhibit that focuses on Don Nix’s work and collaborations, sponsored by The Shack Up Inn, Mississippi Arts Commission and Friends of the Delta Blues Museum.
