Police Demand ID From Bob Dylan After N.J. Resident Calls To Report Someone Wandering Around - cbs4denver.comAug 14, 2009 5:39 pm US/MountainYou're Bob Dylan? Police Want Rock Legend's ID
NEW YORK (AP) ―Rock legend Bob Dylan was treated like a complete unknown by police in a New Jersey shore community when a resident called to report someone wandering around the neighborhood.
Dylan was in Long Branch, about a two-hour drive south of New York City, on July 23 as part of a tour with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp that was to play at a baseball stadium.
A 24-year-old police officer apparently was unaware of who Dylan is and asked him for identification, Long Branch business administrator Howard Woolley said Friday.
"I don't think she was familiar with his entire body of work," Woolley said.
The incident began at 5 p.m. (2100 GMT) when a resident said a man was wandering around a low-income, predominantly minority neighborhood several blocks from the oceanfront looking at houses.
The police officer drove up to Dylan, who was wearing a blue jacket, and asked him his name. According to Woolley, the following exchange ensued:
"What is your name, sir?" the officer asked.
"Bob Dylan," Dylan said.
"OK, what are you doing here?" the officer asked.
"I'm on tour," the singer replied.
A second officer, also in his 20s, responded to assist the first officer. He, too, apparently was unfamiliar with Dylan, Woolley said.
The officers asked Dylan for identification. The singer of such classics as "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Blowin' in the Wind" said that he didn't have any ID with him, that he was just walking around looking at houses to pass some time before that night's show.
The officers asked Dylan, 68, to accompany them back to the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, where the performers were staying. Once there, tour staff vouched for Dylan.
The officers thanked him for his cooperation.
"He couldn't have been any nicer to them," Woolley added.
How did it feel? A Dylan publicist did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment Friday.
August 16, 2009
Police Demand ID From Bob Dylan After N.J. Resident Calls To Report Someone Wandering Around - cbs4denver.com
Jim Dickinson (born James Luther Dickinson, November 15, 1941, Little Rock, Arkansas, died August 15, 2009, Memphis, Tennessee
Jim Dickinson (born James Luther Dickinson, November 15, 1941, Little Rock, Arkansas, died August 15, 2009, Memphis, Tennessee) was an American record producer, pianist and singer who fronted, among others, the Memphis based band, Snake Eyes.
Dickinson moved to Memphis, Tennessee at an early age. After attending school at Baylor University, he returned to Memphis and played on recording sessions for Bill Justis, and at Chips Moman's American Studios. Dickinson recorded what has been called the last great record on the Sun label, "Cadillac Man" b/w "My Babe" by the Jesters, playing piano and singing lead on both sides, even though he was not an actual member of the group. In the late 1960s, Dickinson joined with fellow Memphis musicians Charlie Freeman, Michael Utley, Tommy McClure and Sammy Creason; this group became known as the "Dixie Flyers" and provided backup for musicians recording for Atlantic Records. Perhaps their best-known work was for Aretha Franklin's 1970 Spirit in the Dark. In 1971, Dickinson also played piano on The Rolling Stones' hit Wild Horses and on The Flamin Groovies' track Teenage Head. In 1972 Dickinson released his first solo album, Dixie Fried, which was a mixture of songs by Bob Dylan, Carl Perkins and Furry Lewis.
In the 1970s he became known as a producer, recording Big Star's Third in 1974, as well as serving as co-producer with Alex Chilton on the 1979 Chilton album Like Flies on Sherbert. He has produced Willy DeVille, Green on Red, Mojo Nixon, The Replacements, Tav Falco's Panther Burns, and Screamin' Jay Hawkins, among many others, and in 1977 an aural documentary of Memphis' Beale Street, Beale Street Saturday Night, which featured performances by Sid Selvidge, Furry Lewis and Dickinson's band Mud Boy and the Neutrons. He has also worked with Ry Cooder and with Dylan. In 1998, he produced Mudhoney's, Tomorrow Hit Today.[[2]]
His sons Luther and Cody, who played on his 2002 solo effort Free Beer Tomorrow, and the 2006 Jungle Jim and the Voodoo Tiger, have achieved success on their own as the North Mississippi Allstars.
[edit] Snake Eyes
In 2007 Dickinson played the Memphis-based rock band, Snake Eyes. The band, formed by Memphis musican Greg Roberson (former Reigning Sound drummer), featured Jake Vest, Toby Vest, and Adam Hill. While the band disbanded in October 2008, the members did complete two full albums, slated for a November 2009 release; though Dickinson's cardiac issues, which started in May of 2009, set back that release date. Roberson went on to form another Memphis group, Ten High & the Trashed Romeos.[[3]]
[edit] Death
Dickinson died August 15, 2009 at Methodist Extended Care Hospital in Memphis following triple bypass heart surgery.[1][1]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo albums
- Dixie Fried (1972, Atlantic). - CD issued on SepiaTone, 2002
- A Thousand Footprints in the Sand (live) (1997, Last Call/Sony, France)
- Free Beer Tomorrow (2002, Artemis)
- Jungle Jim And The Voodoo Tiger (2006, Memphis Int'l)
- Fishing with Charlie (Spoken Word) (2006, Birdman)
- Killers from Space (2007, Memphis Int'l)
[edit] With Mudboy And The Neutrons
- Known Felons in Drag (1986, New Rose)
- Negro Streets At Dawn (1993, New Rose)
- They Walk Among Us (1995, Koch)
As a compiler
- Beale Street Saturday Night (1979, Memphis Development)
- Delta Experimental Project Vol I (1988, New Rose/Fan Club, France)
- Delta Experimental Project Vol II (1990, New Rose/Fan Club, France)
- Delta Experimental Project Vol III (2003, Birdman)
References
- Ankeny, Jason. "Jim Dickinson Biography." Allmusic. Retrieved AUG. 18, 2008.
- Gordon, Robert. It Came From Memphis, Pocket Books. ISBN 0743410459.
- Official Snake Eyes MySpace [[4]]
External links
- Jim Dickinson Died
- http://www.zebraranch.com/ (Official website)
- http://www.myspace.com/memphissnakeeyes (Jim's latest band, Snake Eyes)
- http://www.furious.com/perfect/jimdickinson.html (Interview)
- http://www.popculturepress.com/jimdickinson.html (Interview)
August 15, 2009
Twitter / Search - "jim dickinson"
Twitter / Search - "jim dickinson"Real-time results for "jim dickinson"
mrjyn VISUALGUIDANCELTD. R.I.P. Jim Dickinson is Dead...I Don't Feel So Good Mys.. http://tinyurl.com/mvf3za BLOGSPOT.COM... http://ff.im/-6FJL2
campfiresteve RIP Legendary Memphis producer Jim Dickinson (Big Star, Rolling Stones, Replacements) http://bit.ly/2q9zc8 (via @mikemonello)
JamPatten Just learned Jim Dickinson died. Another integral fabric of modern music is gone. Jim made some great records. His vibe will be missed. RIP
musicchio Memphis music icon and record producer Jim Dickinson has died at 67 http://bit.ly/ovgZM
jasonpwoodbury Rest in peace Mr. Jim Dickinson, rock n' roll/roots legend! http://bit.ly/EgO3u
ckrantz01 Memphis music icon and record producer Jim Dickinson has died at 67: Memphis music icon Jim Dickinson, the produ.. http://bit.ly/LP1ld
blinkingceleb http://twitpic.com/e30i6 - Jim Dickinson dies -Url http://bit.ly/mK6he -- from 'XTreme Celebs' app for iPhone/iPod
Scotsmanhume Extraordinary Memphis musician Jim Dickinson RIP , my thoughts to my friends in the N. Mississippi Allstars, esp. Luke and Cody D.
bbib R.I.P. Jim Dickinson http://bit.ly/AtE5Z
IamHoneyW Memphis music icon and record producer Jim Dickinson has died at 67 http://bit.ly/LP1ld
hoopyfrood RT @BillForman Big Star/Aretha producer Jim Dickinson, who died today, on recording: "We do this because we fear death." http://bit.ly/tF8v7
buzzpatrol Jim Dickinson dies http://bit.ly/sw0jH
instapundit JIM DICKINSON HAS DIED: “During the course of his colorful half-century career, Dickinson built a w…: JIM DICKIN.. http://bit.ly/h7oit
davidbrown789 Memphis music icon and record producer Jim Dickinson has died at 67: Memphis music icon Jim Dickinson, the produ.. http://bit.ly/LP1ld
robotxavier Memphis music icon and record producer Jim Dickinson has died at 67 - http://shar.es/Ud0l
Elvis Weak: 10 Songs About the King - Grooveshark Playlist (sorry, my heart's not in it)
Elvis Presley’s contributions to music and pop culture have influenced musicians for decades. His life and legacy have been the source of inspiration for more songs than can be listed here. In fact, there have been so many songs either about Presley or that simply mention him, that it is unlikely there will ever be a complete list. Of course, Wikipedia has made a significant dent in compiling one.
The cover of Elvis’ 1956 self-titled debut album has also had its share of influence in pop culture. Starting with The Clash’s London Calling in 1979, the album’s design and typography have been imitated and parodied so many times, it’s hard to keep up with, but at least one website is trying.
In memory of Elvis, here is a playlist simply titled, Ten Songs About Elvis:
More playlists to listen to:
R.I.P. Jim Dickinson is Dead...I Don't Feel So Good Myself! Long Live World Boogie and Mudboy and the Neutrons & Dixie Fried (Best LP of All Time)
Mississippi-based producer and musician Jim Dickinson has worked on hundreds of recordings over a career in music spanning five decades. In that time, he has worked at some of the most legendary studios in the southern United States (such as Ardent, Muscle Shoals and Sun), and contributed to a veritable whos who of the past fifty years of rock, blues and soul from playing keyboards for Aretha Franklin, Ry Cooder, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan to producing records for artists like Big Star, Green on Red, Mudhoney, Mojo Nixon, the Spin Doctors, The Replacements, Screamin Jay Hawkins, as well as dozens more.Audio TV Legendary Record Producer Jim Dickinson
Jim Dickinson Dead at 67 - There Goes My Fucking Hero (Dixie Fried - Favorite Record - Like Flies On Sherbert - Favorite Production)...There Goes Your Elvis-Weak Posts too.
Memphis music icon Jim Dickinson, the producer behind The Replacements’ Pleased To Meet Me and Big Star’s Third/Sister Lovers, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 15. The 67 year old musician was recovering from triple bypass surgery.
Dickinson was a sought after session musician who played piano on numerous albums including The Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers, Aretha Franklin’s Spirit In The Dark, and Bob Dylan’s Time Out Of Mind. His production work on the Big Star album Third/Sister Lovers, recorded in 1974, but not released until 1978, made him an in-demand producer for many of the new bands who would soon top the college alternative charts in the 80’s. In addition to The Replacements, Dickinson also produced Jason & The Scorchers, Green On Red, Mojo Nixon, True Believers, Willy DeVille, John Hiatt, and Houston favorite Joe “King Carrasco.
JIm Dickinson also fronted a band called Snake Eyes and recorded several solo albums including the 2006 album Jungle Jim And The Voodoo Tiger featuring his sons Luther and Cody who have their band known as the North Mississippi Allstars. Below are two interview segments with Dickinson discussing his work as a producer.
More music news:
Memphis music icon and record producer Jim Dickinson has died at 67
Candlelight Vigil for Elvis Presley - Associated Content
Candlelight Vigil for Elvis Presley - Associated Content
Candlelight Vigil for Elvis Presley
Aside from his legendary fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, Graceland lives on as the centerpiece of the memory of Elvis Presley. On the grounds of Elvis Presley Enterprises sits the historic mansion as well as his two private planes. It is also the focal point for the future of
Elvis Presley Enterprises, ElvisWorld. A theme park like entertainment complex, ElvisWorld will allow visitors to experience digital recreations of Elvis Presley live and in form.
All of this is based on the popularity and mystery of a man who died as hard as he lived. George Klein, Elvis Presley's longtime manager and friend continues to be quizzed on the facts of Elvis Presley's death. The hospital where Elvis died was recently demolished but the enigma around what happened on that August night at Graceland continue to be the talk of southern folklore. Which is why, over fifty thousand people are expected to be holding candles in memory of the life and death of the king of rock and roll.
Beginning at 8:30 on the 15th of August, mourners will be allowed to walk up the grounds of Graceland to the gravesite of Presley with a candle. This procession usually lasts until early in the morning on the day of his death. With 2007 being the 30year anniversary the number of those in attendance is expected to double those that come in a standard year.
The gravesite of Elvis Presley sits off to the side of the Graceland Mansion. Those that attend the vigil will enter through the entrance gates that line the brick wall to the Graceland spread. Up and around, in the midst of trees, shrubs and flowers, mourners will journey until they arrive at the Meditation Garden that serves as the place where the king of rock and roll chose to call home after his death. Also known as Graceland Memorial Park, the Meditation Gardens are also the place where Elvis Presley's mother and father, as well as his grandmother, twin brother, as well Ebony's Double, a horse owned by Elvis Presley.
For thirty years, fans of Elvis Presley have made their way up Elvis Presley Boulevard and on towards his grave. Along the way, they share stories of seeing Elvis in person, watching on TV, or listening to him on the radio. People from Norway and Belgium, Nantucket and Boston will remember with fondness the life of Elvis Presley, with candle in hand.Since late in the night of August 16, 1977 the streets of Elvis Presley Boulevard have been the scene of one of rock and roll's annual events, the candlelight vigil at the home of Elvis Presley. Fans from the US as well as around the world fly into Memphis International Airport, take a
short drive around the city's expressway loop and head due south, down Elvis Presley Boulevard to a huge brick mansion that rests alone, atop a hill in one of Memphis' oldest neighborhoods.
The community, called Whitehaven, was at the time that Elvis Presley bought Graceland, a rich, ethnically diverse community with a mall less than a mile away from the Graceland Mansion. Additionally, Elvis Presley's favorite amusement park ride, the wooden rollercoaster, the Zippin Pippin was only a ten minute drive away at the Fairgrounds. Today, the Fairgrounds is being redeveloped as a mixed use development. The Zippin Pippin has been bought and sold twice and sits deconstructed and rotting. Whitehaven has suffered a similar fate, becoming a bastion for economic flight as the community has changed vastly since the days that Elvis called it home.
Elvis Presley Boulevard, also known as Bellevue, is now a long city street with a massive collection of empty buildings and urban stores that are here one minute and gone the next. Gone are the entrenched retail tenants. The Southland Mall, long the city's only locally-owned shopping center, now struggles to survive the flight of shopping dollars to more affluent, socially pleasing shopping experiences like Wolfchase Galleria and Southaven's new Town Center.
With all that is wrong, decaying, and dying in Whitehaven, its one hope is the one entity that knows no racial limits. Elvis was a man, an entertainer who was and is loved by countless millions of adoring fans. His gyrations were legendary and drawn from his days listening and watching soul artists. His vocal sound, a mix of country western and southern gospel roots. When people heard Elvis, they heard the sounds they listened to. When people saw Elvis Presley they saw the moves they were doing. He was a person for the people, by the people, of the people.
Facts about Elvis - Elvis Presley's life - Elvis news
Facts about Elvis - Elvis Presley's life - Elvis newsJohn Deere Exhibit Announced
5/8/2009Check out a video about Elvis' John Deere tractor or the photo gallery of photos from the restoration project. If you are an Elvis Insider, visit the members only message board for exclusive photos and documents relating to the tractor and Elvis' ranch. For more about John Deere, click here.
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. announced that a John Deere tractor often used by Elvis on his ranch and at Graceland has been fully restored and will be placed on public display, beginning May 8th, 2009, at the Elvis Presley Auto Museum – located at the national historic landmark Elvis Presley’s Graceland.
The restoration has been a cooperative effort between Elvis Presley Enterprises and John Deere – an initiative that also includes future sales of die-cast replicas of Elvis’ tractor. Students at Northwest Mississippi Community College restored the tractor with guidance from John Deere.
Elvis acquired his John Deere 4010 tractor with the purchase of a Mississippi ranch in 1966. Having grown up around farming in Tupelo, Elvis knew he needed the best equipment possible to care for the land he had just purchased. Family members and close friends of Elvis tell stories about the enjoyment the famous entertainer had while working with his tractor.
After Elvis sold the ranch, the tractor moved to Graceland and was used to maintain the beautiful landscaping on the property for decades. Graceland visitors from around the world had come to know and look for Elvis’ old tractor when visiting the historical landmark. Graceland replaced the John Deere with a new model recently and decided to prepare the old tractor, which had served for nearly 50 years, for display in the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum.
In celebration of this new exhibit, a special-edition, die-cast version of the tractor will go on sale in November at authorized John Deere dealers nationwide, on ShopElvis.com and at Graceland. Increasing the collectible nature of this edition will be the inclusion of the 46A loader which is rarely found on die-casts.
Elvis’ John Deere 4010 tractor Series 213, is a general purpose diesel tractor that was built at the John Deere Waterloo Works, in Waterloo, IA. It was sold at a John Deere dealership in Tunica, MS and also included a 46A John Deere loader, a rare combination making the tractor unique.
The 4010 tractor owned by Elvis was one of four models in John Deere’s “New Generation of Power” – a four- and six-cylinder tractor line that the company introduced in 1961 and helped propel the company to become the world’s leading manufacturer of agriculture equipment, a position it retains still today.
Northwest Mississippi Community College and John Deere work together to offer training to develop entry-level technicians to the required high standards of technical expertise, culminating in a career as a John Deere dealership service technician.
Facts about John Deere During the 1960s, John Deere became the leading farm equipment maker in the world. The biggest news in the 1960s farm tractor industry was the introduction of the “New Generation of Power.” For the first time in three decades, John Deere tractors were entirely new from the ground up. In fact, 95 percent of all parts and components were created from new designs engineered to make the power leap. There were four models in the new line – the 1010, rated at just under 36 PTO horsepower; the 2010, at 46.6 horsepower; the 3010 at 59 horsepower; and the 4010 at 84 horsepower. The most popular of the 10 series tractors was the 6-cylinder 4010, which revolutionized large-scale farming, which sold more than 40,000 in just three years from 1960-1963. All the 10 series tractors used the concept of high horsepower-to-weight ratio. Another change in concept for the New Generation tractors was the use of variable-speed engines.
Visit the official John Deere page for more information.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)