R.I.P. guitar great Travis Wammack, 1944-2026

Sadly, guitarist Travis Wammack, heard on numerous Muscle Shoals recordings, has passed away. He'll be greatly missed.

Happy birthday Robert Ward!

Celebrating the birthday of Ohio Untouchables guitarist Robert Ward with a couple of his Magnatone-enhanced 60s soul gems. 

Better Than The Beatles? Check out Wilson Pickett & Tom Jones

Wilson Pickett was joined by Tom Jones for an impromptu medley on his show in 1970 – finishing with a few bars of "Hey Jude" 

R.I.P. producer/engineer Rick Hall, 1932-2018

The man behind the Muscle Shoals sound and FAME Records, Rick Hall passed away today at his Alabama home. 

R.I.P. soul singer/songwriter Darryl Carter

Darryl Carter (center with Otis Clay and Howard Grimes) wrote numerous songs for Bobby Womack, Wilson Pickett, Syl Johnson, O.V. Wright and others.

LINKS
Check out Red Kelly's blog The B Side for a discussion of Darryl Carter's discography

Muscle Shoals film screens at Hot Docs

Wilson Pickett chills with Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham and the rest of the FAME gang

Muscle Shoals at Hot Docs
Tue, Apr 30 9:15 PM
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
Fri, May 3 6:15 PM
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
Sat, May 4 9:00 PM
Isabel Bader Theatre
Note: Unfortunately, tickets for all screenings are now sold out.

Remembering Wilson Pickett on his day