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Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Son Seals

 
 
Son Seals Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 31, 2010
1. Son Seals Marker
Inscription. Osceola native Frank "Son" Seals (1942-2004) began playing professionally at 13 with Robert Nighthawk, then, formed his own band at 17, touring with Albert King. Winner of three W.C. Handy Awards for best blues recording of the year, Seals' riveting guitar riffs made him a perennial favorite along the Cotton Highway.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
 
Location. 35° 42.168′ N, 89° 58.149′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. Marker is at the intersection of West Hale Avenue and South Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Albert King (here, next to this marker); Reggie Young (here, next to this marker); Willie Bloom (here, next to this marker); Jimmy "Popeye" Thomas (here, next to this marker); Billy Lee Riley (here, next to this marker); Patterson Store (a few steps from this marker); Coston Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osceola.
 
Also see . . .  Son Seals. Blues
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Access article discussing Seals' career. (Submitted on October 2, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.) 
 
Osceola's Musical Heritage image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Swain
2. Osceola's Musical Heritage
From left to right are markers for Reggie Young, Albert King, Son Seals, Willie Bloom, Jimmy "Popeye" Thomas, and Billy Lee Riley. To the right is the old Patterson Store.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 964 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.

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