Southern USA Music

     MUSIC NEWS - From the legal file; The members of classic, southern rock band, The Allman Brothers Band are suing Universal Music Group's UMG Recordings for over $10 million for missing royalties from their compact discs sales and digital downloads services.   The lawsuit is asking for payments from sale of the rock group's songs recorded for their early label; Macon, GA based Capricorn Records, for the period 1969 to 1980 when the band had their biggest hits like, "Jessica," "Ramblin... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Southern USA Music". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story

Yes, it has been that long. I came to learn about the roots of American music originating from the South USA when we were looking at possibly locating the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in Atlanta.  When we realized that was not going to happen we looked for alternatives. That is when the late Manuel Maloof of the famed Manuel's Tavern in Atlanta gave us the idea about the Southern Music Hall of Fame and began my 18 year study of the origins of Southern Music. Are you aware that nine forms of... Read Full Story