album · October 2, 1973
Hobos, Heroes and Street Corner Clowns
StaxSee this day
bluesrhythm and bluessoul
Nix's 1973 solo album on Stax, "Hobos, Heroes and Street Corner Clowns," features a cast of Memphis heavyweights and offers a gritty, soulful look at life from the perspective of its author.
- The album was recorded at the legendary Ardent Studios in Memphis.
- It featured guest appearances from notable musicians such as Leon Russell and Bobby Whitlock.
- Despite its quality, the album received limited commercial success upon its initial release.
Don Nix is a Memphis-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known for his contributions to blues, R&B, and soul music. He was a key figure in the Memphis music scene, often working behind the scenes at Stax Records.
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