Bob Mehr
Commercial Appeal
Memphis, TN, United States
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Sale of Jerry Lee Lewis' home in Mississippi moves ahead following dispute
Jerry Lee Lewis' son issued a statement confirming he had “handed over the keys to our family home" in DeSoto County, Mississippi. → Read More
New Edition coming to Memphis with Keith Sweat and Guy: What to know about the show
The Legacy Tour — headlined by New Edition and featuring Keith Sweat, Guy and Tank — rolls into Memphis' FedExForum on Sunday. → Read More
Beale Street Music Festival 2023 lineup: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, GloRilla among performers
Greta Van Fleet and GloRilla are among the acts playing Beale Street Music Festival, which is making its return to Tom Lee Park this year. → Read More
'My Life in the Sunshine': Nabil Ayers talks family, race and music ahead of Stax event
Nabil Ayers will discuss his book, "My Life in the Sunshine," and personal journey during an event at the Stax Museum in Memphis. → Read More
Memphis soul great Spencer Wiggins dead at 81
Spencer Wiggins was a beloved cult figure, hailed in R&B circles as one of the most evocative vocalists of the golden age of Southern soul. → Read More
Stax's Jim Stewart honored with Trustees Award at special Grammy ceremony
Just two months after his passing, Stax Records co-founder Jim Stewart was honored with a Grammy award Saturday in Los Angeles. → Read More
International Blues Challenge crowns 2023 winners from Texas, Australia and more
The annual International Blues Challenge crowned its winners Saturday night at Downtown Memphis' Orpheum Theatre. Here's a look at the winners. → Read More
Memphis in May: Beale Street Music Festival plans free 'Blues Stage on Beale'
The Blues Stage on Beale will be set up in Handy Park and offer free entertainment during Memphis in May's Beale Street Music Festival. → Read More
Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock bring tour to Memphis: Here's everything you need to know
Memphians will have a rare chance to witness a historic comedy summit, as Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock visit Memphis' FedExForum. → Read More
Lisa Marie Presley's daughters to inherit Graceland
Lisa Marie Presley’s daughters — Riley Keough and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood — will inherit Graceland, Elvis Presley Enterprises has confirmed. → Read More
Lisa Marie Presley rushed to hospital after suspected cardiac arrest
Lisa Marie Presley, 54, the only daughter of Elvis, was hospitalized after apparent cardiac arrest Thursday. → Read More
Moneybagg Yo and GloRilla team up for new single, 'On Wat U On'
Chart-topping rapper Moneybagg Yo and Grammy nominee GloRilla have released a new collaboration, “On Wat U On,” via Yo Gotti's CMG label. → Read More
MLK Day 2023: 5 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis
From cheering on the Grizzlies to donating canned goods at the National Civil Rights Museum, here are a few ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr. → Read More
Memphians John Németh, Eric Gales lead Blues Music Awards nominees
From John Németh to Eric Gales to Don Bryant, several Memphis and Mid-South artists are vying for honors at the 2023 Blues Music Awards → Read More
Memphis all-star group Salo Pallini releases concept album for Kurt Vonnegut novel
Memphis group Salo Pallini is releasing a companion album to Kurt Vonnegut's sophomore book, “The Sirens of Titan.” → Read More
Happy Birthday, Elvis! Lisa Marie Presley, fans celebrate the King at Graceland
Family, friends and fans of Elvis Presley gathered at Graceland on Jan. 8 to mark what would have been the rock icon’s 88th birthday. → Read More
Stax Records co-founder Jim Stewart to receive special Grammy award
Late Stax Records co-founder Jim Stewart will receive a Trustees Award, a lifetime achievement honor for non-performers. → Read More
'Sounds like Memphis': Iconic Stax recording console finds new home at Sam Phillips studio
The Stax Studio B console recorded artists including Isaac Hayes and Rufus Thomas. Now it will record new artists and music at Sam Phillips Recording. → Read More
Elvis' birthday celebration fit for a King with music, movie exhibit and more
As part of the events celebrating Elvis' birthday, Graceland will open "The Making of Elvis" exhibit, which is focused on the Baz Luhrmann movie. → Read More
Beale Street's historic New Daisy to reopen in 2023
After more than four years of silence, music and events will finally return to Downtown Memphis' historic New Daisy Theatre in 2023. → Read More