E-mail a friendSeptember 9, 2008
Journalist-photographer Eric Etheridge explains how obtaining mug shots of Freedom Riders transformed his latest book, Breach of Peace. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Amos Lee discusses how his latest album, "Last Days at the Lodge," fits in with the current music scene.
Eric Etheridge
Eric Etheridge
Author describes how the violence against the civil rights movement's Freedom Riders impacted the international image of the U.S. (:51)
Full Interview (13:51)
Eric Etheridge is the journalist-photographer behind the newly published book, Breach of Peace. It features "then-and-now" photos of individuals who took part in the civil rights movement as Mississippi Freedom Riders in '61. It also includes extended interviews with the activists. Etheridge grew up in Mississippi and is a Vanderbilt grad. He's worked as an editor at several magazines, including George, co-founded by JFK Jr., and Rolling Stone. He's also created Websites for Microsoft and The New York Times.
Amos Lee
Amos Lee
Singer-songwriter tells Tavis about how he came to be a musician at the late age of 18. (2:40)
Full Interview (9:18)
With a style that blends folk, soul and jazz, singer, songwriter and guitarist Amos Lee has been hailed as an artist to watch in Rolling Stone. His latest project, "Last Days at the Lodge," follows two critically acclaimed CDs—including a self-produced debut disc—which, combined, sold over a half million copies worldwide. After graduating from college, the Philadelphia native taught elementary school until deciding to pursue a music career. Lee honed his skills touring with such heavyweights as Bob Dylan and Norah Jones.