(Mudboy and the Neutrons, Dickinson second from left)
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Iconic Memphis musician and producer Jim Dickinson has died.
The 67 year-old Dickinson passed away early Saturday morning in his sleep, according to his wife Mary Lindsay Dickinson. Dickinson had been in ill health for the past few months, and was recuperating from heart surgery at Methodist Extended Care Hospital. œHe went peacefully, said Mary Lindsay.
The Associated Press story says Jim is “perhaps best known” as the father of Luther and Cody, which might be something of a stretch unless you’re under 25. In addition to the obvious (Stones, Big Star, Replacements), I especially treasure Green on Red’s “Here Come the Snakes.”
went and saw steve selvidge, paul taylor and dave cousar tonight for paul’s record release here in memphis. missed steve’s first set which included much tribute to jim from what i hear, and also featured jimmy crosthwait on the washboard. but did get to hear everybody get together at the end and play some moloch! was a great way to feel better about this.
Thanks for posting this. We had our own little tribute @ Fack Youk as well.
http://fackyouk.blogspot.com/2009/08/world-boogie-is-coming.html