Big Star Receives Brass Note on Beale Street

Big Star will soon take their place in front of BB King’s on historic Beale Street in the form of a brass note, which was presented to the original members – Jody Stephens, Chris Bell, Alex Chilton and Andy Hummel – on Saturday, November 13th. Ardent Studios’ owner and founder John Fry, along with Dean Deyo of the Memphis Music Foundation, Susan Murrmann, and author Bob Mehr all had kind words to say about Big Star and its history with Ardent. Jody Stephens accepted the note on behalf of the band and all its members, and lots of friends and family were in attendance to help celebrate.

To view more pictures of the event, check out the Memphis Music Foundation’s  facebook page. Thanks to all who made it out!

In the picture, L to R: Engineer Mike Wilson, booking manager Daniel Russo, new media specialist Rachel Hurley, controller Elizabeth Montgomery, Jody Stephens, John Fry, engineer Jeff Powell, Susan Marshall, and Dena Wheeler.

    

Matt Roberts of Three Doors Down

From Studio Manager Jody Stephens:

“Matt Roberts of 3 Doors Down paid us a surprise visit. 3 Doors Down recorded their debut LP The Better Life here at Ardent some 11 years ago. It was a wonderful opportunity to say hello and to reminisce about the time they spent recording and walk back through the rooms they worked in. The Better Life has sold over 6 million to date. We’d love to do another record with them!!!

The band is playing tomorrow night at Horshoe Casino for their 7th Annual The Better Life Foundation Concert.  For more information about the event and the Foundation http://www.3doorsdown.com/index.php“