A leading light in the development of the Memphis sound, Hodges is remembered for his guitar work in the Hi Rhythm band, who powered a range of Hi Records releases, and for writing a stack of R&B classics including Al Green's Here I Am, Full Of Fire, Take Me To The River and Love And Happiness.

Hodges started playing in his father's band at the age of 12 before beginning a long collaboration with trumpeter, bandleader and Hi Records boss Willie Mitchell. - more on this story

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