Iconic Memphis musician and producer Jim Dickinson has died at age 67.
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. “He went peacefully,” said Mary Lindsay.
Just last weekend, a tribute concert, headlined by John Hiatt, had been held in Dickinson’s honor at the Peabody Skyway, to help defray his medical costs..............
Mudboy & Sons: "Hitler Lives"
Members of Mudboy and the Neutrons, Jim Dickinson, Sid Selvidge, and Jimmy Crosthwait, joined by Steve Selvidge and Paul Taylor at the "Songs & Stories" benefit concert for True Story Pictures.
Footage produced by Live From Memphis (on camera: Christopher Reyes, Brad Phelan, Sarah Fleming) and edited by True Story Pictures' Ryan Hill. Recorded at Minglewood Hall in Memphis, TN on 4/19/09.
From the award-winning documentary, "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music", comes an incredible rendition of the legendary Bob Marley song "One Love" with Keb' Mo' and Manu Chao. This is the third video from the documentary and a follow up to the classic "Stand By Me" and the incredible "Don't Worry." Released in celebration of Bob Marley's birthday on February 6th, this tribute to the legend is performed by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it traveled the globe. This video will be available soon at iTunes and will also be available on CD/DVD on 4.28.09 everywhere music is sold.
Iconic Memphis musician and producer Jim Dickinson has died at age 67.
