Marshall Grant of the Tennessee Two

Tonight I will be attending the event: Up Close & Personal with Marshall Grant of Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Two! I'm so excited for this. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity seeing as how tonight, in Memphis, Mr. Grant will be retiring from music. He will never again do another interview or play for the public. He has said, that at 82 years old, he would like to spend the rest of his time with his family.

Luther Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Marshall Grant in 1955

Grant was the upright bassist in the backing band for Johnny Cash. Not only did he record with Cash from 1954-1980, he was also his tour manager. The two's friendship suffered difficulties and Grant ended up being fired by Cash. Thankfully years later they reconciled.

Who Shot Rock & Roll...

by Bob Gruen - Joe Strummer & Gaby - Kiss On Car - NYC, 1981

If you're in Memphis you MUST GO SEE THIS EXHIBIT!! It's at the Brooks Museum until September 26th. No excuses to miss it - every Wednesday is Pay What You Can!

About the exhibit (from the Brooks site):

Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present is an exhibition about the men and women who have photographed one of the

most important cultural revolutions ever, rock and roll. The music needed images to communicate its message of rebellion, freedom, and personal reinvention. The best photography of rock is skillful, sensual, sexy, creative, compelling, and underrated.