Melissa Ruleman and Kurt Ruleman
Recorded
January 27, 2024
Archived
January 27, 2024
37:33 minutes
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Id:
mbb000056
Description
Melissa Ruleman (52) speaks to their spouse Kurt Ruleman (61) about a lifelong love for and career in music.Subject Log / Time Code
Melissa Ruleman asks Kurt Ruleman background questions about their life and the beginnings of their musical interests.
Kurt describes their first musical "gig" and their first experiences in a band.
Kurt describes the significance of the Mid-South Coliseum to them.
Kurt speaks about Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee.
Kurt speaks about Al Jackson Jr., a notable drummer, and their impact on Kurt.
Kurt tells a memorable story about Johnny Cash.
Kurt tells a story about singer Bobby Rush.
Melissa does a speed round of questions about Kurt's experiences with notable musicians.
Melissa asks Kurt about the uniqueness and defining features of Memphis musicians.
Melissa asks Kurt about their own music career and travels, as well as the impact of Memphis's music scene.
Melissa asks Kurt how music has shaped their life.
Participants
- Melissa Ruleman
- Kurt Ruleman