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In this episode, musician, songwriter and music historian Russell Gulley talks with his life-long friend, singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis. Both men grew up in Fort Payne, Alabama and worked with the musicians at Muscle Shoals Sound during the 1970's. In addition to discussing Pettis's career, they recall the influence of older musicians they encountered, including former Nashville session player and Fort Payne native Don Phillips and Swamper Jimmy Johnson.