Legends Series with Cosimo Matassa and Inductee Earl Palmer

Wednesday, February 11, 2004

Foster Theater, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland OH

Pictured:  Earl Palmer (left), Jeff Hannusch (center), Cosimo Matassa (right)

Cosimo Matassa, founder of New Orleans' legendary J&M Studios, and Hall of Fame Inductee Earl Palmer discuss the early days of J&M Studios during a Legends Series event on February 11, 2004. 

This event was presented in conjunction with the Rock Hall's 2004 Black History Month celebration.

Interviewed by Jeff Hannusch, award-winning author of I Hear You Knockin': The Sound of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues