The Soundtrack Of My Life
Guitarist and vocalist Charlie Starr has led Atlanta’s Blackberry Smoke for two decades now, blazing the trail for a new wave of southern rock. His childhood was soundtracked by bluegrass, country and gospel, and he has an unyielding love for the Rolling Stones.
THE FIRST MUSIC I REMEMBER HEARING
My dad playing bluegrass on guitar. I was around four or five. I was completely fascinated with the stories in these songs, particularly one called the Wreck Of The Old 97, about a train engineer that died.
