fish, Edwin McCain, and the B52’s. There will also be exhibits on various Southern artists whose music helped to give rise to rock and roll, and therefore Southern Rock. Artists such as Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Otis Redding, John Lee Hooker, Blind Willie McTell, Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, and many others. There will be permanent ex- hibits as well as special temporary displays. Future plans for the Hall of Fame prop-
erty include a small to mid-size Southern Rock Cafe, featuring a variety of lunch items, including favorite foods of various Southern Rock stars, sandwiches named after musi- cians, and various fresh items. The decor will be distinctly ‘70’s, with many framed album covers on display, and a large jukebox will house hundreds of the South’s most popular recordings. In this facility, The SRHOF will be able
to present and share an impressive collection of recordings, photographs, interviews, and other artifacts pertaining to the heritage and roots of Southern Rock and other styles of Southern music. Innovative cataloging and management systems implemented in the new space will also facilitate the use of the collections within the Museum by scholars, the public, and other interested organiza- tions. Future plans also include Electronic de- vices which will enable patrons to hear a narrator talk about that particular display or item. We hope to use the voices of narrators including Billy Bob Thornton, Charlie Daniels, and others. There will also be video screens featuring performances by the artists that can be heard through the devices as well. Besides clothing, instruments, and records and artifacts, the museum will also include an interactive database where visitors can search for photos, videos, songs, biographies, and album covers. Additionally, a gift shop with an exten-
sive collection of Southern Rock recordings and other Southern Rock related items will be included, as well Hall of Fame branded items
and area related items. We’d like for the mu- seum to draw attention to the area in which it is located, so that merchants and businesses may profit from the influx of museum pa- trons. In addition, we hope to work with ex- isting businesses in the city to support one another, as well as cross promote with The Allman Brothers Band Big House Museum in Macon, The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Alabama Music Hall of Fame, The Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis and others. The SRHOF web site is active at
www.southernrockhalloffame.org, and we have an active Instagram account that has amassed over 1,000 followers since its launch a month ago. There is an active Hall of Fame Facebook page, as well as a new Twitter ac- count launching soon. Plans will soon be set in motion for the first annual Southern Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies and Con- cert.
We welcome donations via the website,
and are actively seeking team members to bring the project to life. If you are interested in being a part of the project, we need volun- teers. We are especially looking for a volun- teer lawyer, CPA, and folks to help solicite donations and publicize. We are also seeking a t-shirt printer willing to trade shirts for ads in KUDZOO. Anyone willing to volunteer please e-mail the editor at
michaelbuffalosmith@gmail.com. •
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