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On the eve of being named a BMI Icon at the 2018 BMI Country Awards, the legendary guitarist/songwriter opened up to BMI’S Jody Williams about his origins, working with Otis Redding, his time with Booker T. & the MGs and much more. Here is he discussing his time in the legendary Blues Brothers Band with John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd.
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