Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Paragon Booking Agency
Historic Macon Music Registry
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021
1. Paragon Booking Agency Marker
for R.E.M., the Police,
the B-52s and other
New Wave bands
Erected by Lynn Lavery.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Georgia, Historic Macon Music Registry series list.
Location. 32° 50.333′ N, 83° 38.454′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is on Arlington Place north of Tinsley Place, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 560 Arlington Pl, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mike Mills and Bill Berry (a few steps from this marker); Philip Walden, Jr., Childhood Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Street Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walter T. Johnson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site: Wesleyan College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Randolph-Whittle House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wesleyan College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Emmett Miller Home (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
Regarding Paragon Booking Agency. Excerpt from the music history
this page online
Paragon Booking Agency was an offshoot business that grew out of Capricorn Records’ success. The talent agency was run by Alex Hodges, who met Phil Walden while attending Mercer University. Paragon developed one of the most sought-after rosters of Southern music. Among the artists represented were the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Charlie Daniels Band. Music industry luminaries Ian Copeland and John Huie worked at Paragon. Copeland’s brother Stewart was the drummer for the Police and introduced the agency to New Wave music.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021
2. Paragon Booking Agency Marker
Marker is left of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
