The Bologna Performing Arts Center and GRAMMY Museum\u00ae Mississippi are proud to present \u201cA Band of Legends Remembers Elvis,\u201d hosted at the BPAC Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. on the campus of Delta State University.<\/p>\n
One of the most revered artists of the 20th century, Elvis Presley elevated early rock and roll to untold heights in America. However, he did not do it alone. Presley worked with a group of studio musicians so talented that they earned the name \u201cA Band of Legends.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Band of Legends features guitarist James Burton, drummer Gene Chrisman, bassist Norbert Putnam, keyboardist Bobby Wood, and Memphis native and singer\/songwriter Andy Childs on vocals. The group will perform some of the legendary songs they recorded with the King of Rock and Roll at the BPAC. Between the four musicians, they played on over 200 recordings with Presley.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking forward to coming to the Delta. I am bringing some great players with me,\u201d said Putnam, who also put in a stint as the executive director of the Delta Music Institute during the early days of the program. \u201cWe will talk about Elvis, his artistry, his music and tell tales of our time with him. He changed music and took it in a different direction, and we were there as it happened.\u201d<\/p>\n
Proceeds from the show\u00a0will benefit the BPAC’s Janice Wyatt Mississippi Summer Arts Institute and GRAMMY Museum Mississippi\u2019s education programs.<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation is at the heart of both of our organizations\u2019 missions, and we are delighted to have designated this event as a fundraiser for our educational programs,\u201d said Laura Howell, BPAC executive director.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Band of Legends are top musicians that worked closely with Elvis for many years,\u201d added Emily Havens, executive director of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. \u201cWe are thrilled to be able to bring these musicians to Cleveland for a fantastic night to benefit our museum\u2019s education programs.\u201d<\/p>\n