Little Richard, Capricorn Studio, & The Musical Influence of Macon, Georgia
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Macon, Georgia is an important city in the history of American music. Often underrated, musical icons like Otis Redding, James Brown, The Allman Brothers, and Little Richard all have ties to Macon. We talk to a local tour guide about the fascinating early days of Little Richard and his influence in rock and roll as well as the history Macon's own Capricorn Records and Capricorn Studio. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/americanmusicbucketlist/support
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