West Memphis

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Left to right: Floyd Newman, Stax Museum director Lisa Allen, and Floyd's beautiful wife of 46 years, Jean. West Memphis, Memphis Tn, Lisa Allen, Beale, Pancho, Beautiful Wife, Newman, Floyd, Director
Left to right: Floyd Newman, Stax Museum director Lisa Allen, and Floyd's beautiful wife of 46 years, Jean.
Floyd Newman, who in addition to Stax and the Plantation Inn, was also in BB King's very first band. Here he is having a Mexican lunch at Pancho's in West Memphis, which is like stepping back in time and is one of the coolest restaurants in the world!! Bb King, Cool Restaurant, Back In Time, Inn
Floyd Newman, who in addition to Stax and the Plantation Inn, was also in BB King's very first band. Here he is having a Mexican lunch at Pancho's in West Memphis, which is like stepping back in time and is one of the coolest restaurants in the world!!
Pancho's is the "Taco of the Town!!" Toilet Paper Holder, Hometown, Tacos, Dreams, Memories, Memoirs
Pancho's is the "Taco of the Town!!"
Cool Plantation Inn ad is just part of the music memorabilia inside Pancho's at the site of the P.I. Memphis Bridge, Morris, Favorite Things, Inside, Music
Cool Plantation Inn ad is just part of the music memorabilia inside Pancho's at the site of the P.I.
Who's that handsome saxophone player?? Saxophone Players, Handsome, Fictional Characters, Beautiful, Fantasy Characters
Who's that handsome saxophone player??
The great Willie Mitchell is also highlighted and honored on the roadside marker, which was erected by Brenda Obrien, whose parents owned the Plantation Inn and who owns the Pancho's Mexican restaurant at the site today. Been there since 1956! Mexican Restaurant, Roadside, Mitchell, Marker, Honor
The great Willie Mitchell is also highlighted and honored on the roadside marker, which was erected by Brenda Obrien, whose parents owned the Plantation Inn and who owns the Pancho's Mexican restaurant at the site today. Been there since 1956!
Floyd Newman is that handsome sax player (center standing). The young man kneeling (far left) in this only existing photo of Floyd's Plantation Inn (far left) was a member of Floyd's band. None other than Isaac Hayes (!!), who Floyd brought to Stax Records! Flight Attendant Humor, Job Interview Preparation, Caguas, Aviation Humor, Cheapest Airline Tickets, New Aircraft, Come Fly With Me, Vintage Travel Posters, Vintage Airline
Floyd Newman is that handsome sax player (center standing). The young man kneeling (far left) in this only existing photo of Floyd's Plantation Inn (far left) was a member of Floyd's band. None other than Isaac Hayes (!!), who Floyd brought to Stax Records!
Had a great day in West Memphis 3/26/13 with Stax veteran sax player Floyd Newman showing us the Arkansas Delta roadside marker at the site of the old Plantation Inn, where so much R music happened and had a great effect on Stax Records! Show Us, Sax, Have A Great Day, Arkansas
Had a great day in West Memphis 3/26/13 with Stax veteran sax player Floyd Newman showing us the Arkansas Delta roadside marker at the site of the old Plantation Inn, where so much R music happened and had a great effect on Stax Records!