An interesting article(Click here to read it) popped up on the Google news line. Apparently the old office building that one time held the recording studios used to record Robert Johnson in Dallas Texas, now houses the homeless. Apparently it is an eyesore to the movers and shakers of Dallas, but to blues fans it is holy ground. The article was written by Rick Tracey who is a local Dallas musician. I think he has a great idea to turn the building into a Robert Johnson museum. I fear that if the building is in the heart of Dallas, then it is in a prime real estate area, and the movers, and shakers of Dallas will never permit a museum to get in the way of profit. However, once in awhile, organized people with vision can accomplish magical things. In Des Moines, Iowa, one of the gems of the city is the old Mason's building, which was destined to be torn down to make room for the new library. Yet, some creative and tenacious people gathered together to save the place, and turn it into a great show place of music, and drama. It also turned into a cash cow for the city. Bringing in tons a people into downtown Des Moines who would never had stayed for a show in the past. What if the people of Dallas put together a museum, and performance area dedicated not only to blues, but to all of the music that was spun off the blues? Sound like a winning formula. Lets hope that the city leaders of Dallas give some thought in to the building, before tearing it down.
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