RIP Jim Dickinson

I just heard that Jim Dickinson passed away at 67. This guy was the

primary facilitator of the "Memphis Sound" which was a cross pollination

of rock, pop, blues, country, and rhythm and blues. His work with Aretha

Franklin, Big Star, The Rolling Stones, The Replacements, Ry Cooder, Bob

Dylan and Sam and Dave is some of the finest music of its kind on

record anywhere. It is also notable that Jim spawned Luther and Cody

Dickinson who are better known these days as "The North Mississippi

All-Stars." I tip my hat to his contributions to the world of music.

Rock and Roll Heaven has gained a heck of a producer.