Episode 1: Alex Dixon

Authors

Alex Dixon
Rev. Shawn Amos

Document Type

Audio

Publication Date

6-16-2021

Disclaimer

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Abstract

Alex is the grandson of blues legend, Willie Dixon, who raised him from a child. He shares lessons he learned from his granddad about protecting oneself while keeping one’s heart open. He also tells the story about the time the King of Pop tried to buy the Gershwin of Blues’ songs.

Interview date: 20 April 2021
Podcast first aired: 16 June 2021

Relational Format

audio recording

Recommended Citation

Dixon, Alex and Amos, Rev. Shawn, "Episode 1: Alex Dixon" (2021). Reverend Shawn Amos Podcast. 1.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/amos_podcast/1