[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 163 (Thursday, October 27, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING DAVID BRIGGS AND NORBERT PUTNAM

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 27, 2011

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, musical genius is commonplace in Middle 
Tennessee. From songwriters to executive producers, the notables of 
Nashville are known the world over for their dedication to the perfect 
sound. I rise today to honor two pillars of Music City as they receive 
the Cecil Scaife Visionary Award and are recognized for their 
contribution to Tennessee's legendary sound.
  David Briggs excels at more than the ivory keys. Dedicated to great 
and beautiful music, Briggs moved to Nashville and worked on over 200 
number one hits. Playing keyboard for Elvis, Kris Kristofferson, Reba 
McEntire, Dolly Parton, and many more of the greats, Briggs has decades 
of success as both a musician and an executive of Quadrofonic Sound 
Studio.
  Together with Briggs, Norbert Putnam was part of the original Muscle 
Shoals Recording Section at Fame Recording Studios. From opening for 
the Beatles in their first American concert, to becoming one of 
Nashville's most successful pop-rock bassists, to currently his place 
as one of the top pop/rock producers in Music City with Quadrofonic 
Sound, Putnam too has a storied devotion to Tennessee music.
  The greatness of Music City is only as strong as the next generation 
of billboard leaders. I appreciate David Briggs and Norbert Putnam for 
their contributions to our great music legacy. I also appreciate the 
hard work and support of those who established and continue the Cecil 
Scaife Business Scholarship. Your devotion to those who pioneer the way 
for future music legends helps to strengthen Music City. I rise today 
to honor two industry leaders whose drive and dedication to offer their 
experiences to tomorrow's musicians, publishers, composers, and 
arrangers. I ask my colleagues to rise and join with me in celebrating 
David Briggs and Norbert Putnam as they receive the Cecil Scaife 
Visionary Award and continue to offer their experience and wisdom to 
those who seek the next great note.

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