Still Rockin’ After 45 Years
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This photo of Jamie Isonhood was taken sometime in the early 1960s. He celebrates his 40th anniversary in music this year and is planning a special all-star concert to mark the occasion.By JASON PATTERSON
Managing Editor
When Jamie Isonhood strolled into Memphis 45 years ago he couldn’t believe what he was seeing – or more importantly what he was hearing.
Music legends like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis had established the city as the music capitol of the world. And while the era of these great artists was in full swing, rising stars like Al Green and Wilson Pickett were busy creating an exciting new sound of their own.
For a young musician from Yazoo County, it was like a dream come true.
“I wish that I had taken a lot of pictures from that time because one day you might see Aretha Franklin and the next it might be Elvis,” Isonhood said. “At the time I guess I just thought it was always going to be that way.”
Dear Editor:
In the 6 April 2013 edition of The Yazoo Herald you published a letter from Cynthia Fuller, "Thanks to (Van) Foster for helping get bridge replaced."
After reading this lettter, I had the impression that the bridge was completed and traffic was moving along normally.
Wrong! Last Sunday I was on my way to homecoming at Providence Baptist Church. I turned north onto old 49 and saw the signs that the bridge was out. I assumed that they hadn't gotten around to removing the signs. I expected to cross Thompson Creek on the new bridge. When I approached the creek the road was barricaded and construction equipment was down in the creek.
Perhaps The Herald can keep us updated as to the progress being made on the new bridge.
Nan Harvey
Jackson, MS
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