| Joyce Cobb |
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| Signature Memphis - Signature Memphis |
| Written by RSVP |
| Tuesday, 24 November 2009 13:06 |
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Joyce Cobb Jazz Diva/Music Instructor/Volunteer DJ for WEVL 89.9 First concert: Bob Dylan. Ideal vacation spot: Brazil. Favorite author: Suze Orman. Childhood ambition: Musician/singer. One thing you can’t live without: Love. Guilty pleasure: Black walnut ice cream. Words or phrases you overuse: Hi baby. Favorite Memphis musician: Mavis Staples. Your mantra: So many songs, so little time. Stress outlet: Walking the Memphis riverfront. Personal heroes: Ghandi and Dr. Martin Luther King. Favorite album: The B side of Abbey Road by The Beatles. Biggest obstacle you’ve overcome: Songwriting—still trying. Last book you’ve read: The Piano Lesson by August Wilson. Historical figure you most identify with: Songstress Billie Holiday. Where you take out-of-town guests: Beale and South Main Street. First job: Candy striper for The Little Sisters of The Poor in Nashville. One thing most people don’t know about you: I love camping and fishing. Movie you could watch over and over again: All About Eve with Bette Davis. Your greatest achievement: Getting a brass note on Beale Street’s “Walk of Fame.” |