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MS HR9
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sam Creekmore
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AI Summary
- Commends and congratulates Sam R. Mosley of the blues band Mosley & Johnson for his over 60-year career as an iconic musician, singer, guitarist, songwriter, and band leader.
- Recognizes Mosley's life journey from New Albany, Mississippi, including his military service in Vietnam (1965-1967) and pursuit of higher education at North East Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi.
- Honors Mosley's songwriting partnership with Bobby Johnson, noting their recordings with Muscle Shoals Sound and Malaco Records, and their songs performed by artists including Bobby "Blue" Bland, Little Milton, and Denise LaSalle.
- Acknowledges Mosley's integrity in continuing to direct half of all royalties to Bobby Johnson's widow following Johnson's death during a performance on August 22, 1998, including royalties from songs Mosley created alone.
- Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Mr. Sam R. Mosley and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Sam Mosley; commend upon musical success as member of famed blues band, Mosley and Johnson.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/6/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules1/18/2024
Full Bill Text
No bill text available