Ford Nelson began his career as pianist for blues man B.B. King in the 1940s before becoming a leading broadcaster on WDIA for seven decades.
Bob Mehr is a music writer at The Commercial Appeal. Since 2006, he has led the paper’s coverage of music and the music business, focusing on topics such as music genres, concerts and festivals, and entertainment news. A two-time Grammy award winner, Mehr's work has been featured in prominent outlets including The New York Times, USA TODAY, and Rolling Stone.






