One of Memphis' great producers and engineers is back in Memphis this week, revisiting old haunts, showcasing his photography and even performing at the Hard Rock Cafe. Terry Manning talks to WKNO about sound, imagery and his latest instrumental album.
Terry Manning arrived in Memphis in the 1960s as the teenage son of a Texas preacher. But it was the soul music of Stax that made him want to become a musician. One day, he took a bus down to the recording studio, and with a combination of willpower and good timing, he entered the music business.
Throughout his career, he has produced, engineered and wrote music at Stax and Ardent. He also took photos along the way. A new exhibit of his photography is currently on display at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
Currently living in the Bahamas, Manning is in Memphis this week playing and talking about music.
- 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 12 – Terry Manning hosts a listening party for his latest instrumental album called “Planets” at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, 926 E. McLemore Ave. The event is free.
- 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 – Manning sits down with author and filmmaker Robert Gordon for a discussion about his music, followed by a concert with the Stax Music Academy performing classic Memphis soul tunes.
- 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17 – Manning will perform two sets at the Hard Rock Café on Beale Street, including tracks from his first underground hit album “Home Sweet Home.” No cover, but a $5 donation to the Soulsville Foundation is suggested.
For more about Terry Manning, visit: terrymanning.com
