"People get ready, there's a train a-comin'. You don't need no baggage, you just get on board" People Get Ready by The Impressions. 🎤 🎼 Dive into the rich history of The Impressions, a musical journey starting in Chattanooga with founding members Sam Gooden, Richard, and Arthur Brooks. The trio moved away to Chicago and added two new members Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield. Formed in 1958, The Impressions evolved into R&B and gospel sounds, with anthems resonating with the Civil Rights Movement. Throughout the band's career, there were changes in the line-up with the decade's core members being Sam Gooden, Fred Cash and Curtis Mayfield. In 2019, The Impressions were honored with the city’s first “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker located in front of The Bessie on E ML King Blvd. 📸 : Bessie Smith Cultural Center #visitchatt #chattanooga #madeintn #TNmusicpathways