South Carolina, Spartanburg Music Trail Historical Markers

By Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

Arthur Prysock Marker

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1 ► South Carolina, Spartanburg County, Spartanburg — Arthur Prysock / Ira Tucker —

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 . . . — — Map (db m40338) HM

2 ► South Carolina, Spartanburg County, Spartanburg — Hank Garland / Johnny Blowers —

Hank Garland 1930-2004 Hank Garland was a prolific studio musician contributing to recordings by Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline and many others. Born in Cowpens, Garland joined the Grand Ole Opry at 15, recording his million-selling his . . . — — Map (db m40363) HM

3 ► South Carolina, Spartanburg County, Spartanburg — Pink Anderson / The Marshall Tucker Band —

Pink Anderson 1900-1974 Pink Anderson was a seminal Piedmont bluesman. He lived most of his life in Spartanburg, performing locally and regionally, and recording three albums in the city for Bluesville Records during the 1960s. Anderson . . . — — Map (db m40365) HM

4 ► South Carolina, Spartanburg County, Spartanburg — Walter Hyatt / DesChamps Hood —

Walter Hyatt 1949-1996 Walter Hyatt was a prolific songwriter and performer and a founding member of the influential Americana groups Uncle Walt's Band and the Contenders. Raised in Spartanburg, Hyatt joined the Austin and Nashville . . . — — Map (db m40343) HM