Play Dead The Usry Network
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A teenage girl leaves her one-traffic-light town and heads for Jackson, Mississippi, with nothing but a guitar and passion for music. A young drummer left without a band suddenly gets his chance to perform in front of thousands of screaming fans. A global rock icon is convinced to hang out at a local Jackson dive, only to be punched in the mouth for his trouble. These are just a few of the many stories within the story of a criminally undocumented place and time in the history of modern music. In the Usry Network's new six-part audio docuseries, hear how three ambitious kids created a scene, a business and a community, ushering in talented artists and unforgettable performances. "Play Dead: The Jackson, Mississippi Music Scene of the 80's and 90's" features interviews with Rick Miller of Southern Culture on the Skids, Webb Wilder, Tim Lee of The Windbreakers, Corey Ray of Fling Hammer and many more musicians, promoters and influencers.
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2: Bob & Sherry & Tim & Alice
Hear how a group of talent contest winners lit a fire under all other local performers. Plus, how one band's incredible success led to tension and heartache for some others.
This installment features original music from Doc Booger:
https://www.amazon.com/Picks-Drive-Doc-Booger/dp/B01LX4WEK1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=doc+booger+drive-in&qid=1576729508&sr=8-1
Plus songs from...
Banana Blender Surprise:
https://www.amazon.com/Paint-Brown-BANANA-BLENDER-SURPRISE/dp/B000EQ60B8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?crid=12HART9NDJHAL&keywords=banana+blender+surprise&qid=1576729612&sprefix=banana+blender+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-2-fkmr0
The Windbreakers:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/time-machine-1982-2002/6438182
The Germans:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptUBBcLBC9s
Beat Temptation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZpskzonTMM&t=1907s
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1: Talk to God
In the first episode of this six-part series breaking down the Jackson, Mississippi music scene of the 80’s and 90’s, hear how three young people forever changed the city, and ultimately, the music business.
Plus, at one JackTown high school, both punk and metal kids prepare to make themselves heard.
This installment features original music from Doc Booger:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LLRR2R84LTfUwnhSh5jYQ
Plus songs by…
Superband Wasteband:
https://superbandwasteband.bandcamp.com
Ed Nasty and the Dopeds:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8uSMcjZWS0
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Introducing Play Dead
A prelude? A prologue? Let's call it a Preview of what is to come in the six-part series dedicated to documenting an incredible collection of musicians, entertainers, promoters, entrepreneurs and music fans.
This "Introducing" piece contains original music by:
Dog Booger
https://www.amazon.com/Picks-Drive-Doc-Booger/dp/B01LX4WEK1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=doc+booger+drive+in&qid=1573692678&sr=8-1
Plus, songs by:
The Windbreakers
https://open.spotify.com/album/3ohEIPtMjJxOlgSnTxMVGJ
Webb Wilder
https://music.apple.com/us/album/mississippi-moderne/1034026578
Square Root of Now
https://www.amazon.com/Bent-Around-Corners-Square-Root/dp/B00NC7JZF4
The Eunuchs
https://www.facebook.com/The-Eunuchs-124287717582659/
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This Is The Usry Network
Before the introduction of the new audio docuseries "Play Dead: The Jackson, MS Music Scene of the 80's and 90's," here's a quick intro to the company putting the show together.