Jackie Payne Feature Article

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A recent article on Jackie Payne via The Athens Banner Herald 

Born in Athens in 1945, Payne grew up singing in his father's gospel choir and learned how to play the blues from Pattman, who rose to fame late in life as a star harmonica player and recording artist. Payne began singing professionally in his early teens, and opened for R&B legend Sam Cooke as part of a group called The Serenaders before moving to Texas and making his solo debut single "Go Go Train" for Jetstream Records.

https://eu.onlineathens.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/10/24/rb-artist-jackie-payne-honored-with-athens-music-walk-of-fame-plaque/71293228007/