Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
William D. "Buddy" Killen
City of Florence Walk of Honor
Buddy Killen earned international renown as a music publisher, songwriter, record producer and recording artist. He help launch the careers of a host of well-known musicians during the last half of the 20th century.
Erected 2007 by City of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 34° 48.383′ N, 87° 37.883′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from Hightower Place near Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 11 front side. It is one of 18 poles each has four sides that is located behind the Marriott Hotel in River Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bennett Walker Smith (here, next to this marker); Justice John A. McKinley (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ethelbert Brinkley Norton (here, next to this marker); Rear Admiral Mary Alice Hall (here, next to this marker); Edward Asbury O'Neal, III (here, next to this marker); Robert E. "Bob" Bruninga (here, next to this marker); Charles Lee Moore (here, next to this marker); Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Also see . . .
1. Buddy Killen (1932-2006). Spectropop Remembers website entry (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
2. Nashville Music Pioneer Buddy Killen Dies. CMT News website entry:
A Musician and Songwriter, He Helped Turn Tree Publishing Into a Powerhouse Company November 1, 2006; Written by Calvin Gilbert (Submitted on March 21, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
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