Remembering Phil Walden
It was two years ago today that the Southern Rock world lost one of our true pioneers. Phil Walden, who was born in my home town of Greenville, SC, was the co-founder of Capricorn Records based in Macon, Georgia. Capricorn gave us many years of great Southern music, from The Allman Brothers Band to The Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie, Cowboy, Grinderswitch and so many others. On this day, we salute the legacy and career of Phil Walden. A major musical force. A good Southern man. A Southern rock pioneer.
Keep it Real. Keep it Southern.
Buffalo
Phil Walden display at The Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon. (Buffalo Photo)
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Comments
tupelohoney says...
Phil did a hell of a lot for our kind of music.
waynep says...
We will never forget Phil. Thanks Buff. Great picture of Phil and Gregg as well.