Lenox Theatre
"The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing.” - James Brown
The Lenox may no longer be standing, but its soul-vibe is alive. A grand theater back in the day, The Lenox was a premiere all-African-American venue that bypassed the segregated oppression of the Jim Crow era and provided stellar entertainment from the likes of Ray Charles, Ethel Waters, and our very own Godfather of Soul. A fledgling Mr. Brown won his first talent contest singing “So Long.” Soul starts here.
1128 9th Street
Location notes: Though this site is just an empty lot for now, the memories are still alive and kicking! This location's audio is a special throwback from former coworker and legendary local radio personality, Minnesota Fatz.
