From Ray Charles to Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jacksonville’s lasting impact on music

When most people think of America’s great music cities, names like Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans come to mind. But Jacksonville has been shaping America’s Music for more than a century.

The plaques in Jacksonville’s new Riverfront Music Garden honor some of the biggest names in music.

Ritz Theatre archivist Mitch Hemann says they tell a story much larger than most people realize. “People are starting to finally come together and understand that it’s important and worth talking about,” Hemann said…

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