DON MORRELL

Don Morrell, a frequently-noticed denizen of the New York City Americana scene in the '80s (with regular appearances at the legendary Lone Star roadhouse), was consistently partnered with some of the city's top songwriters... With his band The Meteors, Morrell made himself known as a songwriter who could tell his story with a beat and a twang (and play guitar alongside anyone)... Morrell had an administration deal with Bob Dylan's publishing company and a production deal with the Record Plant. He also wrote and recorded with several other projects, including Otis Blackwell. Blackwell is famous for having written many hits, including "Don't Be Cruel," "All Shook Up," "Great Balls of Fire" and "Return to Sender."