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Chapter Seven: Royal Studios
We love our listeners!! If you love our podcast - please consider becoming part of our listener support program.
In this episode, local playboy and trust fund baby, Hunter Baron III moves from the Chitlin Circuit to music producer at Royal Studios with Papa Mitchell. This episode is for paid subscribers only.
Narrated by Memphis native, Zeporia Gray of Real Music Pro Studios.
*Explicit language warning* There is explicit language contained within this book. There is also racially and culturally offensive terminology and language used within of historical context by some of the characters contained within this book. This is used to portray the thoughts, actions and beliefs of the
characters. This does not reflect the beliefs of the author, nor any of the other people involved in the production of this book.
Copies of the book in both kindle and paper-based formats are available at most on-line retailers including Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. A limited amount of autographed copies are available at the Novel bookstore at 387 Perkins Extd in Memphis, TN .
Want to get the real Memphis flavor? Read our chapter notes for more information about the famous people and places in our Bluff city on the banks of the Mississippi.
Chapter Notes
Willie Mitchell, a Mississippi native was more than just a trumpet player. After moving to Memphis as a teenager, this legendary musician began playing in local big band combos while still in high school. While recording a slew of his own records (1964-2008), Willie Mitchell moved into music producing, first a Hi Records and then at his own Waylo Records and Royal Studios. He worked with local legends such as Ann Peebles, and Joyce Cobb as well as internationally known artists such as Buddy Guy and 70's superstar, Al Green. After his death, his family retained ownership and control of Royal Studios with Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell at the helm. While Memphis' rich musical legacy has begun to fade into history, Royal Studios fights to remain relevant.
"Royal Studios helping to keep Memphis music in the spotlight," Action 5 news, 2023.
Storyboard Memphis, "The Musical History of Royal Studios Narrated by Boo Mitchell," (2022).
"Royal Studios interview with Boo Mitchell," ABC24 news (2022).
"Royal Studios celebrates 60 years of hits, history and family," Commercial Appeal, 2017
We are Memphis spotlight: Royal Studios
"How One Memphis Recording Studio Became a Hit Factory Thanks to Unchanged Architecture," Architectural Digest, (2021).
Trailer for Willie Mitchell documentary
The music of Willie Mitchell - Youtube channel (contains music from his contemporaries, and artists from Royal Studios). Listen to that B3 organ!
Profile: Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell
Want to record at the legendary Royal Studios? Click here to book studio time.
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In this episode, local playboy and trust fund baby, Hunter Baron III moves from the Chitlin Circuit to music producer at Royal Studios with Papa Mitchell. This episode is for paid subscribers only.
Narrated by Memphis native, Zeporia Gray of Real Music Pro Studios.
*Explicit language warning* There is explicit language contained within this book. There is also racially and culturally offensive terminology and language used within of historical context by some of the characters contained within this book. This is used to portray the thoughts, actions and beliefs of the
characters. This does not reflect the beliefs of the author, nor any of the other people involved in the production of this book.
Copies of the book in both kindle and paper-based formats are available at most on-line retailers including Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. A limited amount of autographed copies are available at the Novel bookstore at 387 Perkins Extd in Memphis, TN .
Want to get the real Memphis flavor? Read our chapter notes for more information about the famous people and places in our Bluff city on the banks of the Mississippi.
Chapter Notes
Willie Mitchell, a Mississippi native was more than just a trumpet player. After moving to Memphis as a teenager, this legendary musician began playing in local big band combos while still in high school. While recording a slew of his own records (1964-2008), Willie Mitchell moved into music producing, first a Hi Records and then at his own Waylo Records and Royal Studios. He worked with local legends such as Ann Peebles, and Joyce Cobb as well as internationally known artists such as Buddy Guy and 70's superstar, Al Green. After his death, his family retained ownership and control of Royal Studios with Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell at the helm. While Memphis' rich musical legacy has begun to fade into history, Royal Studios fights to remain relevant.
"Royal Studios helping to keep Memphis music in the spotlight," Action 5 news, 2023.
Storyboard Memphis, "The Musical History of Royal Studios Narrated by Boo Mitchell," (2022).
"Royal Studios interview with Boo Mitchell," ABC24 news (2022).
"Royal Studios celebrates 60 years of hits, history and family," Commercial Appeal, 2017
We are Memphis spotlight: Royal Studios
"How One Memphis Recording Studio Became a Hit Factory Thanks to Unchanged Architecture," Architectural Digest, (2021).
Trailer for Willie Mitchell documentary
The music of Willie Mitchell - Youtube channel (contains music from his contemporaries, and artists from Royal Studios). Listen to that B3 organ!
Profile: Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell
Want to record at the legendary Royal Studios? Click here to book studio time.