July 13, 2002 Tuscumbia, Alabama. My friend MackVickery was honored by the Alabama Music Hall of Fame with a bronze star in the "Walk of Fame." Mack asked me to go, & I'm glad that I did. A stretch limo arrived at Mack's motel, picked us up, and carried us to the prestigious event. Sam Phillips of Sun Records fame, who is also an honored member of this elite group was there. Mr. Phillips had come down from Memphis to say some kind words for the friend & artist that he had recorded in 1957. Sam Phillips signed the greatest roster of talent in the history of music. Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, Mack and many others. I was very impressed with this music industry Pathfinder who chiseled his name in rock n roll history. I found him to be sincere and humble. A nice guy. If you're ever in the heart of dixie be sure and check out the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. There are so many of the greats who carried American music around the globe immortalized in this museum. From Hank Williams to Percy Sledge. Jimmy Rogers to Tammy Wynette. Mack's star was unveiled next to recording artist Lionel Richie. It made me smile when I noticed that Mack's star was also next to producer / musician Don Davis, another friend of mine. Don ran Wilderness Music, a publishing company owned by Harlan Howard that I wrote for in the early 1970's. The Creek Indian Tribal Group was represented by Autumn Wind. Mack & I have always been drawn to the Indian people on our travels. Autumn Wind presented Mack with some sacred gifts from the great Creek Tribe. Once when Mack and I were playing the Flora Bama Club in Perdido Bay, Florida we were honored by Chief Bearheart with indian names. Chief Bearheart named me Singing Eagle & gave me a medicine bag that he personally made. Some other friends that Mack invited to Alabama for the event were Brenda Estal, Leonard Wayne Lowthian, Kathryn Diamond, Billy Large and Sherri, Tommy Barnes, Billy Lawson, Steve Oliver, Tracy McCarley and Scott (Jellyroll) Blackwell. Mack's pastor, Brother Robert Longshore & I have written came over from Georgia with his assistant David. Mack's youngest son Trace and his sister Juanita Clark, some grandchildren & a host of others were present. A good time was had by all.  Thanks, Mack, for giving me a front row seat to witness the great state of Alabama honor one of it's own. (Left to Right) Trace Mack Sam Billy Don.

Mack's star in the "Walk of Fame" Sam Phillips gets a kick out of Mack playing a few notes on the harmonica. Scott "Jellyroll" Blackwell, Mack Vickery, and Billy Don.