A Black Rock Entrepreneur with a Great Voice to Boot
Rock historian Ed Ward profiles New Orleans rocker Lloyd Price was one of the earliest black rock 'n rollers. He first recorded on the Special T label, and had hits with the songs "Personality" and his version of the old folk tale "Stagger Lee." He adopted a pop sound after New York City, started a few record labels, and owns several nightclubs.
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Other segments from the episode on November 22, 1988
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, November 22, 1988: Interview with Thurston Clarke; Commentary on Lloyd Price; Interview with David Ray; Review of Taylor Branch's book "Parting the Waters."
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