Preliminary Sites for Marshall County
1. The Myers Brothers- Byhalia
2. Rufus Thomas- Cayce
3. Johnson Brothers/ Rust- Holly Springs
4. Hill Country Blues:
R.L. Burnside & Jr. Kimbrough- Holly Springs
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Holly Springs, MS 38635
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Or mail your donation to:
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Holly Springs, MS 38635
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Mississippi is the birthplace of America's music. Blues, country, rock 'n roll - they all started right here. From blues legends Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and B.B. King to the king of rock 'n roll, Elvis Presley, to the father of country music, Jimmie Rodgers - the only place you'll find the history, heritage, legends and folklore that surrounds the sounds of America's music is Mississippi.
We're pleased to announce the arrival of the new Blues Trail markers which are being placed at key sites in Mississippi to honor Blues musicians and give visitors insight into this unique musical heritage. As these Blues Trail markers continue to be unveiled, you'll gain a firsthand appreciation for the people and places that inspired the invention of Blues music.
The first three sites of the Blues Trail markers were unveiled on December 11, 2006, with Governor Haley Barbour and First Lady Marsha Barbour joining the Mississippi Development Authority/Tourism Division Heritage Trails Program and the Mississippi Blues Commission at unveiling ceremonies in Holly Ridge, Greenville and Greenwood. Once completed, the Blues Trail will feature more than 130 markers all across the state.
Currently, Blues Trail markers have been placed at Charley Patton's gravesite in Holly Ridge, Highways 10 & 61 in Leland, Muddy Waters' cabin site in Clarksdale, Nelson Street in Greenville, Peavine Branch in Boyle, the Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale, Robert Johnson's gravesite in Greenwood, a site in Rosedale, and WGRM radio studio in Greenwood - and more are being added on a frequent basis.
A great deal of time and effort has gone into the planning and selection of each of the Blues Trail makers' locations. A distinguished panel of historians and Blues scholars developed an inventory of the most notable Blues sites to highlight. Each place will be identified with a distinctive cast marker, featuring high-resolution maps, photographs and text. These sites will eventually employ the latest technology to allow visitors to hear the sounds associated with each location. A detailed Blues Trail map will also be available that will provide driving directions, GPS coordinates and basic information for each site.
Proposed sites in the Hills Country Region:
I was so Glad to meet you all !! Great Blues Marker unveiling, Great N. Ms. Hill Country Hill Picnic. I love it down there, just hate to come back home tho. Hope to see you all again.
Hey Holly Springs Blues Trail, thanx for addin yer friendship onto our music library of friends. Enjoy our sounds an have a great 4th. Blues rockin in the free world, Mani
Just stopping by to say thank you for taking the time to listen to my music and for being my friend. Would you please call your local radio station and request my music? Every call helps! Much Love Sasha Eleyce Sing your heart out!
