Macon | Hometown Georgia

Macon as told by the people who live there.
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[@misslilly1989]

I learned a lot! I was born and raised here! I guess I’ll go on a “tourist day” here soon to explore everything I haven’t seen. This was great and brought back a lot of interest in my city for me. There is a lot of crime and poverty here and it’s hard to remember Macon has its good points.

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Even before Capricorn and the Allman brothers, Macon had a vibrant music scene. I was part of it from late 50s through the mid 60s, playing at nearly every live music venue in Macon, and many others around middle Georgia. Macon musicians in the various bands typically knew each another and often if one group finished earlier they would come hang out where others were playing, maybe even sharing a very late meal afterward when all were done. Many think Capricorn was Macon’s first recording studio, but it wasn’t. The first was on Mulberry Street a couple of doors down from the Grand Theater in a building that no longer exists. It was affiliated with King Recording Company in Cincinnati and locally run by Bobby Smith. (King was founded and run by Syd Nathan, considered a giant in the industry in those days. Even as a teenager I met Syd in Macon and Cincinnati.) Bobby was our managing agent for a while and I often was the studio bass player. Smith was also Wayne Cochran‘s agent so Wayne was frequently in the studio with us. In those early days, even before the recording studio, Bobby also represented Otis Redding. I was a teenager in Bobby’s office one day when Otis walked in with a tape recorder to get reactions on two new songs he wrote: Shout Bamalama and Fat Gal. They became Otis’ first record release. Because there was no studio in Macon, Bob asked if we would like to ride with them to Athens, where they rented a sound studio at the University to watch Otis record. While there Otis decided he needed background singers, but had none so they drafted us to do it. If you listen to Shout Bamalama and think the background voices singing, “Who shall be free,” sound like white boys, you’re right. It was three of our group plus Wayne Cochran. The first record generated interest in Otis and Bobby Smith sold his existing agent contract rights. I still have several of the 45rpm recordings from the studio in early and mid-60s. Recently, I found two songs on KZbin recorded in Macon in 1964 by “The Fabulous Dinos” from New York. I think none of the recordings in the first Macon studio were great enough to make it big.

[@Jipjip-m6f]

@@guermeisterdoodlebug7980 Otis Redding was a great singer and person.Sadly, what happened with them.

[@Ficuxjengvj]

It was great reading your story 😄! Hope you're doing alright!

[@raydaniel2490]

Absolutely love Macon...so much history and culture...always interesting.

[@tamikabrown1192]

I love this💞💕♥️💕💞 my hometown Macon is the best😊😘

[@_CashFlowTy]

Tamika Brown hey what’s the best area to invest in property down there 👀

[@tamikabrown1192]

@@_CashFlowTy I would recommend the south, east and west side.

[@_CashFlowTy]

Tamika Brown thanks!

[@kucingoyen4744]

@@tamikabrown1192 is clementine live there?

[@jesterfavoriteplay3199]

I grew up in Macon Georgia love my hometown and especially miss the cafe on Mulberry Street that use to be McCullough cafeteria that my grandmother owned and operated

[@barbwarth8751]

God do I miss Macon.

[@LatashaTrueHeart]

I absolutely love that Macon Rocks mural by The Douglass Theatre. One of my favorites in the City.

[@jkirkland1257]

Wonderful piece on Macon - come see us and get your connection..see what's changed and grown since. Love that the outro is "No one left to run with" - ABB. Peace. J. KIRKLAND rocks U 2020. We Began Again, 6/15/20

[@XxSkydog71xX]

Macon. The home of the Allman Brothers.

[@Azzi_0161]

and lee everett

[@lindasanford8823]

Actually the Allman Bros home is Fla. Not this rat hole state of Ga.

[@Jipjip-m6f]

​@@Azzi_0161Otis Redding, the world Star

[@camip8461]

The family home of my mother's side. They've lived in Macon since their ancestors slave days.

[@marcelcamargo3504]

Macon é perto de Juliette?

[@Elle99-o6g]

Same with my fathers side ❤ I am going to live there soon!

[@LatashaTrueHeart]

The Society Garden is a cool place to chillax. If you're lucky enough, you'll get to hear the cool stylings of Dean Brown & The Dubshak Band! They're an island-inspired treat. Not surprised to see Johnny Robert Hollingshed, Jr. aka Bobby on the scene at Grant's Lounge! LOL Always in the spotlight! Oh wow! I haven't seen Ms. San in forever! And Freddy (RIP) on that bass! That really takes me back. I can't believe how many legendary elbows I've rubbed. Incredible. I never realized that WIBB is like KMEL in California. Awesome!

[@khaiag]

I understand moving forward and not living in the past. However, Grant's Lounge has AMAZING history and unfortunately it was gravely missed in this video for whatever reason. I think this video should be titled "Macon, Allman Brother's Hometown." This was a 'unique' video.

[@ricofoster701]

I love it

[@walteralexander689]

Macon, Georgia is a terrible place to live; there're few good paying jobs or opportunities and the crime rate is astonishingly high.

[@KenSheedy-fd1hf]

Great memories of the 1842 house. Just don’t go on a Monday, nothing is open. General Sherman borrowed a horse and returned it from a local resident

[@twoweekroadtrip]

LOL This video shows a map of Georgia, AND MACON IS IN THE WRONG SPOT... The map shows Montezuma, not Macon. And the opening intro of the video features an animation of a City Hall sign and a diner sign, yet neither of those signs exists in Macon It makes me wonder if the producers of this video have ever been to Macon before

[@dixiebelle3835]

Wrong location on map, fyi.

[@edwardalexander2492]

Albany? Yup, you're correct

[@carlosavelar4652]

I saw that 😂

[@khunopie9159]

Any city that rhymes with bacon is good by me

[@jirehkoshy8076]

Season the cutting board

[@uncapabrew4807]

My experience And listening too locals ! Just saying If your not local- And out state plates ! Mind Your P’ s and Q’s . 😅😅😅😅

[@rogerfossette2097]

I would like to get in touch with people from MG to talk politics ... My vote last month show me I need to know more on who is running and ideas.... Party is no issue to me I am not truly a party person... Much more better person.... I just need to do my home work...Roger

[@khaiag]

We definitely need new ideas here.

[@rogerfossette2097]

@@khaiag In agreement, I was thinking to start some kind of chat room or something to bring out some ideas... I just feel it needs to start with our county first and then state... Transparency.

[@khaiag]

@@rogerfossette2097 I'd like to join the chat. I work at the land bank, so I could possibly give some insight from the "blight" viewpoint.

[@rogerfossette2097]

Miss Gibson, being honest I am a 70-year-old person that is not so great with the computer but I peck at it....I have talked and emailed a Mr Durmas from Monroe country to get all governmental meetings with planning and directions on social media... He says it is but so far I cannot find any tapes of meetings on their Facebook.?????A realistic goal of mine would be all government meeting of all types should be taped and put on media for all the people to see..... Your thoughts.Roger Fossette middle ga

[@mypet203]

love my hometown, just cant take the heat anymore :((((

[@mctavish23]

Same here

[@ramencurry6672]

If possible I would move to the west coast or northern east coast.

[@naneeboo4222]

Way to go Brian with Thomson!

[@StevenSchoolAlchemy]

Macon

[@ktchelseafamily3314]

Cute

[@thompsonpowerbuilding5766]

Macon is definitely not great the crime is pretty bad

[@yolandasmith9900]

I'm about to be a transplant resident. I believe in Macon

[@Glitteypeaches27]

🤣🤣wtf