Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two - What it was like living next door to Elvis Presley
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- This episode features Marshall Grant. Marshall played bass with Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Two. Marshall and Luther were the ones who let Johnny join their band in the beginning when they were mechanics in Memphis.
Joe went to Memphis and visited all the places that had anything to do with Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Two.
In this clip Joe went to Marshall's house. He still owned the house that he lived in when he was a mechanic.
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The way he describes this, it's like a movie. That this really happened is mind blowing. A lot of bands start out small like this, but to achieve the success these gentlemen did is amazing.
Hi Jimmy... yes it does sound like a movie and it should.... Marshall was a technical advisor on the movie “Walk The Line” about Johnny and The Tennessee Three. Thanks for watching... Joe
Wow! I told Mark McMurry how awesome it's been watching your videos & that you have thought enough to catch so many players in interviews so we have it for posterity. And, I had never seen a picture of Vivian Cash. No wonder that Roseanne is so stunning!
Thanks Abe.... best, Joe
Wow! I could watch hours of this... THANK YOU!
Thanks Brap..... I’m glad you like it... I don’t have hours more but there is more coming... best... Joe
Another awesome video Joe. Enjoyed every second of it. Thank you!
Thanks Bob... joe
Some Fender guitar nuts believe Cash’s “Tennessee Two” guitar player, Luther Perkins was one of the very first to receive and record with one of Leo Fender’s early production Esquire solid body electric guitars. The Esquire being the model that morphed into the Broadcaster, the No-caster and finally, the Telecaster
Love that we get to see Marshall Grant! A legend and I love his home. The formica counter tops and canisters are so 1950's. Thank you for bringing this story to us!
Jojo... glad you enjoyed it... it was a cool house. Like a time capsule. The whole neighbor at the time of the video was perfect like that. Hopefully still is that way. Thanks again for watching... Joe
That's so cool , today's stars would have sold their first homes, had 6 wives and been through numerous drug clinics , this guy is solid out of the depression and he is a legend in his own right
Hi Bruce... you nailed it... Marshall was a straight up guy...I feel very lucky to have known him and called him a friend. Reminded me of my Dad in many ways... Best... Joe
Yo this was like 14 minutes of straight facts like damn like this is what TH-cam is all about
Wow! Where’s that original Martin now? Think of how valuable that instrument is now!!! And the car with Johnny’s name on the title??? Too cool.
FANTASTIC 👏🏆❤️🇮🇹
FANTASTIC such wonderful history Thanks ever so much
Thanks Nelly... Joe
Good stuff, thank you.
Thanks Al.... joe
Wow, just wow. I had the opportunity to live in Memphis for about 6 months. I got to see so much history and meet some great people. I love the music vibe I get in Memphis. I'm friends with Brad Dunn. His Dad was Bobby Dunn, associated with King Records back in the day. His uncle was Duck Dunn, that might give you an idea of the people I met and studios I got to see. 2008
Hi Brad... yes that’s very cool... I was also lucky to know Duck when we inducted Booker T. And the M.G’s
Thanks... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum fantastic. Bobby, Duck's brother died, two days after Duck. They were both at the same funeral home in Memphis. I was back in Nashville but I went over. I was a pallbearer for Bobby Dunn.
I had no idea his brother died so close to when Duck did. Duck and Cropper were playing in Japan when Duck pasted. Thanks for sharing ... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum yeah, they brought his body back to Memphis even though he lived in Florida. They opted not to have a double funeral.
Thanks for sharing again... Joe
This is priceless Joe. 👍🏻😎
Thank you David... Joe
Another SUPER bit of history from the late Marshall Grant👍👍. Thanks Joe and Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Something interesting happened to me--one day I went online and just for the fun of it tried looking up Marshall's phone number (should have asked you Joe!). I came across a 'Marshall Grant' and didn't think I would hit pay dirt, but decided to try it. It rang a few times, then a woman answered it and I thought 'Oh Oh' now what do I do. "Uh Uh...is Marshall there?"...little did I know it was his Wife Etta! Then just like any other person answering the phone she shouted "MARSHALL". Now I'm really worried, what if this is THE Marshall Grant?? Then "Hello" he said..."Uh Uh...Hello Marshall" (almost tongue tied!). I started out telling him I was a fan from the very beginning and he was good enough to carry on quite a long conversation with me! You just never know!
Great story… yes that is exactly how Marshall was. Thanks for sharing….Joe
I’m reading Marshall Grant’s autobiography right now. Fascinating book! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Mark.. Marshall was a good guy and friend... Best.Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum That’s great to know! He seems like he was a really good, down to earth guy.
Awesome :) Thanks for posting!
Thanks Brian.... Joe
Fascinating!!
Thanks for watching Vinny ......joe
Marshall was doing well as a mechanic. Martin guitar, nice house. Larger and nicer than my house now. Wonder if Luther’s little old amp he mentions was a fender champ.
Posterman… I honestly can’t remember but you’re probably right. Best, Joe
5:56 "We Started Below The Bottom, And Went Past The Top"
Great job on the interview 👍 , Marshall and his memory Lane was that the same time period that Elvis was with Sun! Wonder if Sam Phillips kept check on his artist being close to each other! Ilook at the name j.c. & t.2 and see how future artist adapted example Srv n Double trouble from triple treet! Did Mike curb turn Elvis hse into a recording studio? In these interviews with Marshall I feel I'm walking with him ,beside him!
Hi Pat....I’m glad you said you felt like you were there with Marshall... That is was what I was hoping it would feel like for the viewers. Mike Curb bought the Elvis home to preserve it. The neighborhood does not want it to be a tourist destination. I’m pretty sure Mike has not made it a studio. Thanks for watching.... Joe
Cool stories.
I know another band that started just like you guys. Chicago. Walter Parazaider's (parents?) basement.
Was there a musical reason why JC played in that figure eight style, or was it just a stylistic thing? Do you know, Joe?
Kelly... first thanks for watching... as for Johnny’s playing style according to Marshall they were all self taught. I guess that’s just the way they figured out how to play.... no one around now to ask that specific question.... best, Joe
Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum Thank you.😊🖐🏼
Outstanding content! Thank you for preserving this history.
Glad you enjoyed it John... Joe
That entire video brought back memories of the 50's. Amazing to see and hear where music was made. Thanks again, Joe!
Glad you enjoyed it TooLooze.... Joe
Really enjoy your videos Joe, saving the history is so important.
Thanks Chuck... Joe
He (Johnny) was a fair and honest man really believe me when he was straight. 😂😂😂
Joe, you’re blessed to have the opportunity to create and share all this content for we fans of the greatest musicians to ever be recorded! Marshall is one great story teller!💫
Hi Larry... you are so right.. I thank God everyday I was able to have the life I’ve lived doing what I loved to do with the people that made me want to be in music from the start. To have had a career myself and then to call the people who made the music I have loved all my life my friends has been a dream come true. Yes Marshall is a great story teller. I enjoyed it as much as you do... Best... Joe
Another great one Joe. All this history is preserved for generations; THANK YOU JOE!
There is no substitute to hearing the ACTUAL people who made the music tell their stories. As I watch these videos I LITERALLY get chills.
Thanks Tom... there are more coming... Thanks.... Joe
Someday Joe...there will be multitudes of fans, music lovers, and musicians recognizing you for the immense and Incredible contributions you’re making to musical history. It seems there is no bottom to the well of interesting minutiae we rarely find in books or documentaries anywhere. I’m at a loss to express how much I appreciate and enjoy and the great efforts you’ve made to capture and share it all with us.
Patrick.... that’s very kind..I’m extremely glad you’re enjoying these interviews so much.... all the best, Joe
Extremely important. An original history showcase.
WOW Joe. Just gets better and better. Thank you !!
Thanks NYC... Joe
Another guy u introduced me to. Always upto your top top standards Joe. Huge Thnx as always.
Always enjoy and am amazed to hear these guys you interview
Thanks Steve
Thank you Joe, i've found your presentation absolutely fascinating and learned so much from it, especially when Johnny Cash and Tennessee Two and then Tennessee Three were/are my very favorite.
Hi Ivan... glad you are enjoying them... there’s at least a couple more about JC and TT ... Thanks for watching... Joe
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Thanks again Joe... can hardly wait.
After his run with Cash Grant managed the Statlers. Thanks Joe .. Michael
Thanks blue.... Joe
What a really nice guy and great story teller. "We were just 3 good friends who loved music."
Doesn't get anymore humble then that, considering what they accomplished musically. Thx. for sharing Joe. I love hearing these background stories of the musical greats and
Johnny Cash was one of the greats.
Thanks Pam for sharing your thoughts and comments... Best, Joe
From part 1 to the end of 2, this was history, and the kind I as so crazy about. "We started below the bottom and ended up above the top." What an incredible ride. Thanks Joe!
You’re welcome Roger... there’s still more coming... joe
Thats amazing!
So good !!
Thanks 2 pack.... Joe
Some said Elvis was racist well why then did he call little Richard "my friend" as well as muhammad ali, James brown, Fats Domino. S Davis Jr & Jackie Wilson & if he was obscene onstage, his friend June Carter cash never mentioned anything of the sort & she toured with him even before ever meeting Johnny Cash
how many bands would be ok with the name change? most people would really resent it!
i think Marshall and Luther knew they had hit the mother lode and they were smart enough not to let something like a name change throw sand in the gears. good move on their part.
i'm missin' old Johnny Cash!
Marshall You Are A Fine Gentleman Iam From Eastern N.C. Where Are You From In N.C.
That was a pretty nice house back in 1953. Still is. 1953 hmmmmmm the year I was born.
Chuck... thanks for watching our channel and sharing your thoughts... That’s exactly what I thought. Very nice house in 54 the year I was born.. and yes still is a nice house and great little neighborhood. Both Elvis’ home and Marshall’s backing up to each other... that whole area is kept up perfectly as you saw. Thanks again... Joe
Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum I subbed this time Joe. Thanks for the fine content.
out of the park once again!!
Thanks again Andy... joe
... This is so cool. Thank you Joe ...
Thanks for watching BIlly.... Joe
Marshall played bass? I thought it was daddy.
Too Awesome, Sir! 🎸🎙🖤🔥🔥🔥
Marshall was a great historian of Johnny Cash.
Amazing historical documents. Thank you!
Thank you too Clarkewi .... joe
Thank you! That was very interesting!
You’re welcome Sam.... joe
i think marshall made more made more money with johnny than he would have as an auto mechanic
It was a two way street... Johnny did pretty good too from hooking up with Marshall and Luther. Thanks for watching.. Joe
marshall is no way near equal to johnny cash johnny sold the tickets but hes trashing johnny probably why johnny fired him@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
Hi Francis... relax... I love Johnny... I knew Johnny.. the point is had it not been for Marshall and Luther in the beginning years .... taking Johnny in with them and being a big part of creating his sound who knows what would have happened. Marshall stuck with him during the terrible drug years too. If there was not a bond between them Johnny would not have asked Marshall back into his life for his final years... best, Joe
thats his story i heard a different one@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
@@francismcguane2206 maybe huh.
dang, Vivian was HOT !!!
Old school decency.
Ten thumbs down. Why???
Thanks for watching 49cc.... joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum thanks Joe for the great and never ever to be forgotten history you bring us by talking with people that were there, well known artists but also the less famous/less known musicians that were around at the time. They are the real eye witnesses to a time when real people with real lives made real music. The way you do that is also amazing, It takes one to get things out of them because a lot has been asked, said and answered already. This channel creates the parallel legacy of which future musicians and artists can learn, will understand that you don't have to be a selfproclaimed special person to become ..special. Keep up the good works and may you continue doing this as long as you (and 'they') are able to, because for one day we will all be part of history ourselves...
Thanks 49.... best... joe
Love this ❤️❤️❤️
humility is king
Very Cool Thankyou so much!
Thanks Mitch...Joe
TCB.
I've been a fan of John's, Marshall and Luther from the very beginning and fortunate to have gone to 3 shows, starting in 1958. One of them was when John was at his very worst and would have fallen down if he didn't have the stand up mic to hang on to--Sad. I've read a lot about them and watched a lot of stories online, but this 2 part series by Marshall is the VERY BEST INFORMATION I have ever came across, bar none. THANK YOU Joe Chambers you have done an awesome job of letting us in on the REAL story through Marshall's excellent memories.👍👍
Thanks for watching Will…..Joe
Couple things from the videos I wonder about----is the original guitar that Marshall gave to John in the first days still around and how about the Plymouth-any ideas where it is today? Many Thanks Joe.
Hi Prine.. I’m pretty sure Marshall still
had that guitar but I don’t know who may own it. Best, Joe
Amazing history here!
Thanks for watching Kayvon.... joe
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I became a fan of JC in 1960 when I was 16. I spent my small earnings on his LPs. I only saw him once in NH in 1962. He was 30 years old and all dressed in black in an outside theater. Everybody loved him.
I wish Red Kernodle had been mentioned. He was there at Marshall's house playing steel guitar with these men. He dropped out during the Sun recording session. Johnny & the band would have a much different sound with steel guitar.
An amazing piece of history. Marshall makes you feel that he's talking only to you. What a gracious gentleman, R.I.P. For me my favorite part was how Marshall said he'd repair their cars AND the cool '54 Plymouth that Chrysler gave to Johnny and then gave to Mr. Grant. Maybe some on here don't know the reason Johnny left SUN when his contract ran out, but it was over the fact that John wanted to record a gospel album and Sam Phillips said no. He went over to Columbia where he stayed for 26 years until the label dropped him. Then 5 years with Mercury and the 4 LP's weren't that good. Then Rick Rubin arranged for Johnny to record on his American Recordings label late in life. Fun Trivia: Johnny Cash came full circle as his albums for American were done right in Rick Rubin's home - just like how Johnny and the Tennessee Two started in Marshall's den. GREAT video!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Charles… Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum thanks, Joe. I've spent the better part of my life playing music and producing it since 1975. Got to meet and know many amazing people over the years. None better than the humble folk of the South. My environmental work took me all over North America and of course I took extra time to make sure I saw what musical sites there were whatever city, town, etc. I was in.
Such a great channel.
Thanks Charles... Joe
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Thanks Greg... joe
Great video, but I must add...those mid-roll ads are a nuisance. Love the channel 🎸
Riffs.....Thanks for watching as always... Joe
Wonderful elegance. Thank You
Great video. I wish there were more with him. I'm not much for musician biographies, but growing up JC was an idol for me - bigger than all life itself - but I picked up Mr. Grant's book, and man...this guy worked his tail off in that band for an incredible number of years, and managed all the craziness too. And, it's fascinating....he naturally made tons of money over those years, and here he is, still owning the same house they all sparked it off in when they were just plain neighbors. A miracle life from little more than chance.
Thanks for watching M.... by the way Marshall passed away a few years ago now. Best... Joe
Awesome interviews you did with him. Glad you captured this love the Elvis part too. When was interview ? Look forward to each episode. Is there a reason you are just now releasing these historic interviews ?
Hi Rob…… This interview was I think around 2009. I’m really glad you enjoyed it and the others. Long story short I really didn’t know about TH-cam until my son-in-law Alex told me we should start airing the interview shows I had been making for local Nashville TV to promote the museum on TH-cam also. I agreed with him and they started getting a lot of views and then the Corona thing happened. I couldn’t make new interviews so I went back to these old one camera interviews I made by myself without me being seen and gave them a try on TH-cam under the name The Vault Series. They did well too think goodness and I had forgot just how many I had done over the years. They had never been shown before now. Maybe just a clip or two in the museum next to a exhibit. We are about to start back taping the Musicians Hall Of Fame”Backstage” shows again soon so it looks like we made it without having to stop thanks to the old interviews... best... Joe
Amazing! That’s historical. Great video thanks mr. chambers.
Thank you too Joe..... best, Joe
Joe ..these snippets of history are great..like the MHOF. Thank you
Thanks 6412.... Joe
Very nice.
I just re-listened to the Sun recordings Of "Folsom..." and "I Walk The Line". What is the percussion-ish sound on the recordings?
Thanks.
Hi Buzz.... I’m not sure but just guessing it could very well be Marshall slapping the strings on his stand up bass and or Johnny use to slide a dollar bill in between his guitar strings and strum the muted guitar. Thanks... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum, I thought about the bass, too. Just sounded more like another additional player.
But, I didn't think about the muted guitar possibility.
Thanks!
Joe, these videos you do are great.Keep them coming.
Thank you Deke.... Joe
Just wonderful!
Thanks 567...... Joe
Thank you Joe 😊
You too Craig.... joe