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MS HC61
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tullos
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AI Summary
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Commends the band David and the Giants on their 50th anniversary and positive impact on music and their community.
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Recognizes the band formed in Laurel, Mississippi in the 1960s by David Huff, Clay Huff, Ray Huff, and Jerry Parker, with Keith Thibodeaux joining in 1969.
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Notes the band's career achievements including 17 album releases, regional success with singles "Superlove" and "Ten Miles High," conversion to Christianity in 1977, and 2017 Jimmie Award from the Jimmie Rodgers Music Foundation.
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Documents the band's disbandment in 1997 and subsequent reunion performances, including a live album "Still Rockin" released in September 2014 and a live concert album recorded in August 2017.
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Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to band members and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
David and the Giants; commend on 50th anniversary.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/1/2018