Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Arthur Prysock / Ira Tucker

Arthur Prysock Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

1. Arthur Prysock Marker

Inscription. Arthur Prysock
1929-1997 Arthur Prycock was a prolific jazz crooner born in Spartanburg. Getting his start with Buddy Johnson's jazz orchestra in 1944, Prysock's rich baritone voice found its way onto nearly 60 albums.

A highly adaptable performer, his popular recordings included blues tunes, jazz standards, a disco hit ("When Love is New") and even the iconic 1970s Lowenbrau beer jingle.

Ira Tucker
1925-2008 Ira Tucker was the lead singer of the groundbreaking, Grammy-winning gospel singing group the Dixie Hummingbirds, a job he held from 1938 until his death in 2008.

Born in Spartanburg, Tucker was a powerful vocalist and high-energy performer who has been widely credited with inspiring later secular artists ranging from the Temptations to James Brown.

Erected 2011.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners, and the South Carolina, Spartanburg Music Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 34° 56.917′ N, 81° 56.083′ W. Marker is in Spartanburg, South

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Carolina, in Spartanburg County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Daniel Morgan Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 196 West Main Street, Spartanburg SC 29306, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cantrell Wagon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Spartanburg Water Works (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spartanburg Town Clock (about 300 feet away); 156 West Main Street (about 500 feet away); William Walker / Clara Smith (about 500 feet away); Daniel Morgan Monument (about 600 feet away); Chaser the Border Collie (about 600 feet away); Dr. Rosa H. Gantt (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pink Anderson / The Marshall Tucker Band (approx. 0.2 miles away); Palmetto Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spartanburg.

Regarding Arthur Prysock / Ira Tucker. To hear music samples by Prysock, dial 864-607-9657 and press 1#; to hear Tucker, dial 864-607-9657 and press 2#.

Also see . . .
1. Arthur Prysock. Arthur Prysock (2 January 1929 – 7 June 1997) was an American jazz singer best known for his live shows and his baritone influenced by Billy Eckstine. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. "When Love is New"

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

2. Arthur Prysock Marker

. Audio recording by Arthur Prysock. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. Lowenbrau Jingle. "Here's to good friends..." (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

4. Ira Tucker. Ira Tucker Sr. (May 17, 1925 – June 24, 2008) was the lead singer with the American gospel group The Dixie Hummingbirds. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

5. The Dixie Hummingbirds. The Dixie Hummingbirds are an influential American gospel music group, spanning more than 80 years from the jubilee quartet style of the 1920s, through the "hard gospel" quartet style of Gospel's golden age in the 1940s and 1950s, to the eclectic pop-tinged songs of today. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

6. Spartanburg Music Trail. The Spartanburg Music Trail debuts in downtown Feb. 11. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Ira Tucker Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

3. Ira Tucker Marker

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

4. Ira Tucker Marker

Arthur Prysock / Ira Tucker Marker -<br>Cantrell Wagon Building<br>196 West Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

5. Arthur Prysock / Ira Tucker Marker -
Cantrell Wagon Building
196 West Main Street

Built in 1900, this three-story brick building was originally a wagon factory. Presently vacant, the storefront has been altered in recent years with new windows and a doorway. The upper portion of the facade is three bays wide and consists of three rounded arch windows with an elliptical quad light transom. Over each transom is arched brick hood molding. Above the third-story central bay is a datestone and the building is topped with a corbelled brick cornice. The east elevation faces a vacant lot and has rounded arch sash windows. At the rear of the building a painted sign is visible reading "F.T. Cantrell Wagons." The interior is composed of large open spaces with an elevator shaft and few partitions. (Source: Spartanburg Historic District Nomination Form.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,059 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.