Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wet Willie House
Historic Macon Music Registry
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
1. Wet Willie House Marker
Owned by Bunky Odom-the band lived, wrote and rehearsed here.
Erected by The Charles Cox Family Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Georgia, Historic Macon Music Registry series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 32° 50.447′ N, 83° 38.262′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. It is on Georgia Avenue east of College Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1172 Georgia Ave, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hatcher-Groover-Schwartz House (a few steps from this marker); Wesleyan College (within shouting distance of this marker); Site: Wesleyan College (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph-Whittle House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walter T. Johnson House (about 400 feet away); Gresham-Adams House (about 400 feet away); Emmett Miller Home (about 500 feet away); The Bell House / Robert McDuffie Center for Strings (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
Regarding Wet Willie House. Excerpt from
this page online
Owned by music executive Bunky Odom, the house is where the band Wet Willie lived during its time in Macon. The band was signed to Capricorn Records in 1970 and began a relentless tour schedule. When they were in town, band members could be found rehearsing and writing songs at the house, such as their hit Keep on Smiling. Neighbors would often report the bands antics to the police, including seeing the group streak across College Street on a particularly lively night.
Also see . . . Wet Willie. Wikipedia entry on the band, which continues to perform. (Submitted on November 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
2. Wet Willie House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,054 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
