"Jacktown USA" Authors Kamel King & Joe Lee on the Brown Posey Press Show

The roots of rock n' roll run deep in the blues, soul, R&B, and gospel music. Undoubtedly, one of the hubs is Jackson, Mississippi. Jacktown USA: The Capital City of American Music chronicles the history of the music and profiles several of the artists who exemplify its spirit. Included in this book are stories, anecdotes, and especially photographs that tell the tales of the music, the people who played it, those who championed these artists, and the respect for those who left the footprints they follow.For example: which Mississippi vocal group went viral after an impromptu performance at a fast-food joint? Why was a Grammy Award-winning arranger from the Delta kicked out of junior high school? Who changed his direction back to the blues...after walking his dog?In this edition of the Brown Posey Press Show, Kamel King and Joe Lee discuss some of the history of "Jacktown, USA" and their roles in bringing the music forth and keeping a unique art form alive. Among these artists are Zac Harmon and Stevie J. Blues (whose music you will hear bits of), Four Washington, Eddie Cotton, Dexter Allen, and others, who appear on an accompanying CD and an upcoming documentary. The book is available at Dogwood Press, Lemuria Books in Jackson, plus all online retailers.Kamel King is an attorney who specializes in entertainment and intellectual property law; he is also the head of Emerald Tiger Artist Management. Joe Lee has a background in radio and television and is the author of a dozen books of suspense and non-fiction.