Browsing: Hi Records

The laundry list of soul/blues luminaries for whom Howard Grimes played reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of Memphis celebrities.

Born Sylvester Thompson on July 1st, 1936 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, he moved with his family to Chicago in 1950.

From nearly dying in childbirth, to playing his first professional gig at age 12, to becoming a father at 15, to being one of the most sought-after studio drummers in history, to his status as living legend, ‘Timekeeper: My Life in Rhythm’ is Howard Grimes’ unvarnished life story.

GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi presents a live performance experience based on the award-winning film and record, “Take Me To The River”…

Ann Peebles was born in East St. Louis. Her father ran a church, and she grew up singing in his congregation. As a member of the Peebles Choir. Not just your average church singing group—they opened shows for gospel greats like Mahalia Jackson and Sam Cooke…