His coverage of these news worthy events for the press, both local and national, allowed Withers and his wife Dorothy to raise and educate seven children. Too often he had to accept ready money for his pictures in lieu of proper credit upon their publication; the result - it could be said that his photographs are better known than his name.
Although his studio address changed frequently, Withers was often based on Beale Street, the very heart of the Memphis music scene, and birthplace of the Blues. Over several decades he photographed the likes of B. B. King, Isaac Hayes, Arethra Franklin, and Elvis Presley. Withers immortalized them in the heat of a driving performance, mugging for his camera, and at quieter moments backstage. He was part of the scene, friend to the musicians, and his images - creative and documentary - reflect this intimacy and his appreciation for the music's artistry and soul.
As a freelance photographer, Withers often attended Negro League Baseball games where, as with the Beale Street music scene, Withers was a man on the inside. He knew the players, capturing them in action or posed with family and fans on the field.
This is the first publication to survey the more than 50 year career of Ernest Withers. The recipient of numerous awards, Withers has received two honorary doctorate degrees and was inducted into the Black Press Hall of Fame in 1998.
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