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An Afternoon with Billy Weir

  • West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center 121 Sunny Hill Cove Brownsville, TN, 38012 United States (map)

Billy Weir was the first drummer for Harold Jenkins (aka Conway Twitty), when Weir was only 15 years old and later listed as one of Sun Records 5 Great Drummers. Weir started his music career as a drummer in a Jackson TN school band before his family moved to Memphis where he attended Humes High School.  At age 83, he is releasing a compilation vinyl record with original songs that span his music career, including a remix of a song with Conway Twitty. Weir is also an author and owner / engineer at Gumball Recording Studios.  Special guests will also be on hand for the release of his album "Here We Go Again." A special presentation and program at 3 pm.

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