Mickey Gilley (2012)
Louisiana Legends Gala

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-06-28
Duration: 00:08:48
Subjects: GILLEY, MICKEY | Music | Country music | Singers
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Marks, Bobby Interviewee
- Davis, J. D. Interviewee
- Palazzotto, Johnny Interviewee
- Bingham, Judith Interviewee
- Lewis, Tommy Interviewee
- Gilley, Mickey Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2012 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Mickey Gilley accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Gilley, a native of Ferriday, is a country singer best known for such hits as “Room Full of Roses” and “Don’t the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time.” The profile includes interviews with: Coach Bobby Marks, his friend; J.D. Davis, author; Johnny Palazzotto, music publisher and producer; Judith Bingham of the Delta Music Museum; and Tommy Lewis, his cousin. Host: Beth Courtney