Known as Highway 61 Blues, this mural depicts musicians from the Leland area, including Jimmy Reed, Little Milton, Eddie Cusic, Willie Foster, and James "Son" Thomas. The mural was painted by Delta artist Christian Craven Barnard and Jay Kirgis in 2000. Pat Thomas son of "Son" Thomas actually played a blues tune while I was visiting the Highway 61 Blues Museum.
sounds like a lot of talent came from this area...
ReplyDeleteI seem to remember a "Highway 61" tune by another member of my musician heroes.
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