Banner
Home Memphis News & Events Music News Congratulations, Mr. Fred Jones
Congratulations, Mr. Fred Jones PDF Print E-mail
Memphis - Music News
Written by Christopher Reyes   
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 00:00

This past Tuesday at the Rose Theatre on the campus of The University of Memphis, Fred Jones, Jr. was the recipient of the 2010 Authur S. Holmon Lifetime Achievement Award, the highlight of the Black Student Associations' Black History Month Opening Reception.  

Known mostly for the Southern Heritage Classic, Summitt Management Corp and the promoter that brings us the Tyler Perry plays, he and his company, Fred Jones Productions, are most responsible for keeping Urban Concerts alive and well in Memphis over the past three plus decades.  When I first began Kingdom Concerts & Events, LLC it was my attempt to emulate this living, breathing hero of mine, in the industry that he taught me to both love and appreciate.
 

0 Comments

Add Comment

Something Good in Memphis

Something Good in Memphis | Ordinary People Doing Amazing Things Every Day. Updates
  • Claire Ryan responds to Forbes
    Claire Ryan has been recognized as Something Good in Memphis a couple of times already.  On Friday she sent me a copy of the letter that she sent to Steve Forbes about why she feels that Memphis is certainly not miserable.  She gave me the...
  • Agnes Pokrandt teaches leadership in Memphis
    In a search to find someone to help the inner-core of our organization to flourish, we found Agnes Pokrandt. Agnes is a unique and creative woman that finds an opportunity in every situation to produce positive results. For the past year, I have...
  • Mayor AC Wharton speaks up for Memphis!
    Some of you might have recently read Mayor Wharton's "An Open Letter to Steve Forbes" that is making the rounds online.  Within 3 minutes I got it in a couple of emails from members of our department at work.  These are a few of the things...
  • Officer Dodger is a canine making Memphis safer
    "I just read an article in The Commercial Appeal ( link ) about Dodger, the canine officer of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, and I knew that he should be recognized as Something Good in Memphis.  Along with Detective Troy Simmons, Dodger...
  • Amber Reed, Miss Memphis Princess, is Something Good!
    Amber Reed is truly Something Good in Memphis. "Amber Reed, who was crowned Miss Memphis Princess in November, is one of the young people who shows all of us that the future of our city is in good hands. Her pageant platform is Raising Awareness of...
  • The Le Bonheur medical mission to Haiti is Something Good in Memphis!
    2 weeks ago a group of doctors and staff from Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center went to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to care for children affected by the recent earthquake.  The members of this team are truly something special and they are...
  • Jenna Bostick helps protect Memphis' animals
    "Jenna has a passion for helping abused and neglected animals in the Memphis area. She is dedicated to making sure that animal cruelty in our shelters is eliminated and spotlighting shelters who are in dire need. She has an awesome website that gives...
  • Marlon Brown is constantly helping those in need
    "Marlon "Big Dog" Brown officially works for SOS(Service Over Self) but is constantly in the Binghamton and Orange Mound neighborhoods helping those in need. Marlon would, and has, given the clothes off of his back and the furniture from his home for...
  • Melissa Wolowicz cares for her friends and her community
    Melissa Wolowicz is Something Good in Memphis! Scotta Allen writes, "I have never met anyone who is as supportive of her friends and community as Melissa Wolowicz. She is helping make Memphis a better place, and I am a better person for knowing...
  • Monty Shane Johnson, incredible artist and local volunteer
    "Monty Shane is an incredible photographer. He creates works of art that are original, haunting, and one-of-a-kind. I personally can spot a Monty Shane photograph from across the room. Additionally, Monty is also committed to his community. He helps...
  • Gloria Watkins is making Memphis better for children
    Gloria Watkins is Something Good in Memphis for the work that she is doing to better the lives of the youth in our community. "Mrs. Watkins is the new director at McFarland Community Center. Since Mrs. Watkins has been at McFarland she has been...
  • Dave Lindstrom helps all over town
    Dave Lindstrom is Something Good in Memphis. "I met Dave Lindstrom while volunteering at WYPL. In addition to reading there several times a week for the on-air programs, Dave is involved in volunteer activities at the YMCA and serves on their board...
  • Amber Reed is a student making a difference
    Amber Reed is Something Good in Memphis. "As only an 8th grader at FACS, Amber is out trying to work hard for the community and especially the elderly by working on creating an Adopt a Senior program. In just weeks she has put together Project:...
  • Joey McDaniel is a great friend
    Joey McDaniel is Something Good in Memphis. "Joey McDaniel never hesitates to go out of his way for a friend. When my family was sick, not only did he call to check on us - he offered to do a drugstore run and brought soup and cupcakes to our...
  • Nathan Harmeier goes Above and Beyond for Memphis
    Nathan Harmeier is definitely Something Good in Memphis. "Nathan always thinks of other first. He is the owner of Above and Beyond Electric. The name speaks for itself. He is always going Above and Beyond for his customer. His main reason for going...
  • Zac Carpenter moves as Memphis moves
    Zac Carpenter is Something Good in Memphis. "He has his hands in everything. He volunteered for Mayor Wharton's campaign, he spends time at the P&J Center, and is just a tireless cheerleader for the city. He moves as Memphis moves." Nominated by...
  • Wendy Garrison is Something Good in Memphis
    "Wendy is a MIFA Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman at Court Manor Nursing Center in Memphis. In December, Wendy arranged with her co-workers at Mid-South Transplant Foundation to sponsor a Christmas party for Court Manor residents. They provided...
  • Regenia Dowell works for our school children
    Regenia Dowell is Something Good in Memphis. She is doing a great job as the Memphis Council Parent Teacher Association Treasurer, and she is really helping the children all over the city. Her job is so important to the future of our city. She is...
  • Deanie Parker great for Memphis music
    "A great lady and a long time friend who maintained the Stax light." Nominated by Patrick Montier.   Deanie Parker was nominated earlier as Something Good in Memphis and was featured in the Commercial Appeal ( link ).   ...
  • Valerie June adds to our sonic texture
    "Valerie June is Something Good in Memphis. Not only does Val add to the great mix of Memphis's sonic texture, she is a shining example of how to treat people kindly and fairly." Nominated by Jes Crownover.
  • Susan Ratner looks out for Memphis' children
    "Susan Ratner is Something Good In Memphis! Susan serves as Guardian Ad Litem in Juvenile Court, representing the best interest of the child in dependency and neglect cases. Susan works tirelessly to make sure the children are protected and...
  • Sarla Nichols improves Memphis with yoga
    Sarla Nichols is Something Good in Memphis. "Sarla brings inner-peace and physical health to many residents of the Midsouth through her Yoga Studio and the yoga/meditation classes that she teaches. Helping so many people to relax, be healthy and to...
  • Brad Watkins does great work for our city
    Brad Watkins has created such positive change in Memphis in the past year. As Project Organizer for the Midsouth Peace & Justice Center, he has brought important issues to light in the Memphis community. His input helped the Shelby County...
  • Dr. Geoffrey Ward leads the Memphis Boychoir
    Dr. Geoffrey Ward is Something Good in Memphis. "I would like to nominate Dr. Geoffrey Ward, Artistic Director of the Memphis Boychoir.This Organization is in it's 22nd season of serving boys grades 2-6 in the greater Memphis area. The Memphis...
  • Zach Randolph is Something Good in Memphis
     "Zach Randolph is Something Good in Memphis. I don't know him personally, but this is just a shining example of someone who has a lot, and is giving a lot. Memphis Grizzlies Forward Zach Randolph is paying several MLGW light bills for...

Banner
Banner
Banner
Banner
Banner

MMDB Featured artists

Memphis Means Music
Albums: 2
Songs: 34
Live From Memphis Presents: Memphis Means Music Volume 1 Live From Memphis Presents: Memphis Means Music Volume 2

MMDB Recently added albums

Thousand Shades of Gray Thousand Shades of Gray
2009 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5
When You Smile When You Smile
2006 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5
Oh Holy Crap: A Very Makeshift Christmas Oh Holy Crap: A Very Makeshift Christmas
2009 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5
Comatose Comes Alive Comatose Comes Alive
2008 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5
Comatose Comatose
2006 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

MMDB Random Album

Our Land Brains
Snowglobe Our Land Brains 2002 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

Calendar

Live From Memphis

Latest Posts

Popular

About Us

Live From Memphis is a collaboration of really, really... really cool people who's goals are to make Memphis a better place to live and be creative.

LFM's mission is to provide positive stories, experiences, services, and resources to serve our community. We are creatives working for creatives.

Live From Memphis currently produces a website, videos, live events, and is planning a print magazine for late 2009. Launched in January of 2001, LFM has earned much praise for it's grassroots support of local creatives through it's unique, original content, events, and website.

We are Memphis' largest online archive of Memphis Music, Film and Art.

Connect. Collaborate. Create.

 

 

LFM Login

Find Us Here!

Youtube - Live From Memphis Facebook - Live From Memphis My Space - Live From Memphis Twitter - Live From Memphis Digg - Live From Memphis

Support By:

Banner