Storms cancel first, last acts of Music Fest, but rocking and rolling was between

Published May 2, 2010 at 3:08 a.m.
John Oates, of the band Hall & Oates, beamed like a kid as he watched Jerry Lee Lewis from backstage at the Beale Street Music Festival. The Killer’s annual appearance is part of what makes this festival on the river a national treasure. “He’s one of the founding fathers of the genre,” Oates said. “And this is the place to come and have the full rock and roll experience. Memphis is the link between the Delta blues and rock and roll. I love coming here.”


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