EPISODE · Jun 12, 2022 · 1H 7M
Episode 100: Hal Lansky part 2
from Pacific Street Blues & Americana · host Rick Galusha
Elvis Presley famously bought his clothes from the Lasky Brothers Clothing Store on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Today, the store is owned and operated by Hal Lansky the son and nephew of the original owners. As you will hear, from Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash, who became the 'Man in Black' after shopping at Lansky's, to Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, and the Sex Pistols, the tale of Lansky's is packed with music legends and lore. After shopping with, 'My Pal Hal,' I was able to meet Bobby Whitlock (Derek & the Dominoes, Bonnie & Delaney, George Harrison) and secure a comprehensive interview with both Hal Lansky and Bobby Whitlock. (Whitlock's interview is already posted on this site).
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Elvis Presley famously bought his clothes from the Lasky Brothers Clothing Store on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Today, the store is owned and operated by Hal Lansky the son and nephew of the original owners. As you will hear, from Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash, who became the 'Man in Black' after shopping at Lansky's, to Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, and the Sex Pistols, the tale of Lansky's is packed with music legends and lore. After shopping with, 'My Pal Hal,' I was able to meet Bobby Whitlock (Derek & the Dominoes, Bonnie & Delaney, George Harrison) and secure a comprehensive interview with both Hal Lansky and Bobby Whitlock. (Whitlock's interview is already posted on this site).
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