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Danny Clinch

As a director of music videos, Danny Clinch has been nominated for three Grammy Awards and worked with such artists as Willie Nelson and Pearl Jam. His images have appeared in GQ, Esquire, Vanity Fair, on album covers and in his three books of photography.

Stories from this author

Redd Velvet (born Crystal Tucker) started her career as a classically trained singer. In her early 40s she moved to Memphis and switched to the blues.

Keeping the Blues Alive

Is blues music a thing of the past? A festival in Memphis featuring musicians of all ages and nationalities shouts an upbeat answer