5 WEST TEXAS ARTISTS WILL ENTER THE WALK OF FAME AT FREE LUBBOCK CEREMONY

Lubbock will recognize 5 new West Texas Walk of Fame inductees Thursday, October 8, with a free ceremony at the Civic Center Theater.

The honorees are Dr. Susan Brumfield, Jim Eppler, Andy Hedges, Steve Moss and The String A Longs. Their work spans music education, sculpture, painting, songwriting, production and recording.

Brumfield is a longtime Texas Tech music educator and choral composer. Eppler’s artwork has appeared in museums and galleries, while Hedges has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall.

Moss helped establish the Tornado Jam with Joe Ely and has worked in music production and direction. The String A Longs formed in Plainview in 1956 and became known for their instrumental hit “Wheels.”

The Walk of Fame’s first inductees were Buddy Holly in 1979 and Waylon Jennings in 1980.

Arts and culture coverage is supported by System X Technologies. Reach its team through the company’s website inquiry form.

Help support independent local coverage by liking, commenting and sharing The806er.

Photo Via KCBD