Flash Academy

Remembering Willie Mae Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984), better known as Big Mama Thornton.
With her powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence, emerged as one of the most influential and groundbreaking figures in blues and rock ’n’ roll. Despite her immense talent and contributions to the music world, Thornton’s impact has often been overshadowed by her male counterparts.
In 1951, Thornton signed a recording contract with Peacock Records, and the following year, she recorded her signature track ‘Hound Dog’ with writing partnership du jour Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The two played to her how they wanted it to be delivered, and deliver it she did. Later, Stoller recalled: “We wanted her to growl it”. Her growl would become one of the most iconic points in all of the blues.
Of first meeting Thornton, Leiber remembered: “We saw Big Mama, and she knocked me cold. She looked like the biggest, baddest, saltiest chick you would ever see. And she was mean, a ‘lady bear,’ as they used to call ’em. She must have been 350 pounds, and she had all these scars all over her face”.
Elvis’ watered-down version sold ten million copies and became the definitive rendition, with many not realising that the song was not an original. The tragedy wouldn’t end there, however, as a similar situation would happen again to Thornton in the early ’60. At a time when she recorded her song ‘Ball’ n’ Chain’ for Bay-Tone Records, the label chose not to release the song until 1968 and held onto the copyright which meant that, initially, Thornton was cheated out of all the royalties when Janis Joplin recorded the number.
In all fairness to Joplin, she frequently cited Thornton as a huge influence, and in a 1972 interview, Thorton admitted that she gave Joplin her blessing to record the song. Finally, by this point, Thornton had started to receive a windfall for her song. Thornton would even open for Joplin, and of the countercultural heroine’s version, she declared: “That girl feels like I do”.
In an extensive 1980 interview with the New York Times, Thornton discussed the influence of “Bessie Smith and all”. She said that they sang from the “heart and expressed themselves” – and this is what she did too. Thornton had her own way of performing, and she wouldn’t change for the world: “I want to be me. I like to put myself into whatever I’m doin’ so I can feel it”.

Arun Starkey / Far Out
Photo by Jim Marshall

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Get ready for a new date with all the same action!

NEW DATE Fight Night Boxing/Kickboxing OCT 2022 NEW DATE OCT 7th! Incredible amateur kickboxing and professional boxing at the 801 Event Center! Catch all the action!!

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Fight Night Boxing/Kickboxing Sept 2022 September 9th! Incredible amateur kickboxing and professional boxing at the 801 Event Center! Catch all the action

Tonight is the night! We'll see you at the 801!

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Professional Boxing at the 801 Event Center! The Welterweight Championship WILL be decided! Be there!
An incredible night of combat sports and you've gotta be there! FKF Productions has brought Utah and the intermountain West the Best for OVER 22 years! You don't want to miss this event!

Join us April 2nd!

Another incredible sponsor is stepping up! Flash Academy will have a gift basket in the raffle and along with boxing wraps and a t-shirt (various sizes/styles), Tenth degree black belt and 4 time world champion Eddie Newman is offering a gift certificate on training at the facility! Don't miss this opportunity!
[championship belt not included, you gotta that!]

The fight game is alive and well in Utah and we all hope to see you tomorrow at the 801 Event Center for Fight Night. Tickets today on Facebook or tomorrow at the door!

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Fox13FlashAcademy 02 17 2022 P7 Fox 13 Good Day Utah's Budah asks Boxing Promoter Eddie "Flash" Newman about the future of fighting and fitness in Utah. Join us for Fight Night tomorrow at ...

is getting ready for tomorrow night’s fights, will YOU be ready! Buy your tickets here on Facebook today or tomorrow at the door.

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Fox13FlashAcademy 02 17 2022 P6 Budah, Eddie "Flash" Newman, and Levi Lee talk about the exciting boxing scene in Utah and everyone is looking forward to tomorrow night when Cody WILDFIRE W...

The Good Day Utah team gets the ring announcer treatment! Be at the 801 Event Center tomorrow night for incredible in person Boxing and Kickboxing!

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Fox13FlashAcademy 02 17 2022 P5 Levi Lee of FKF promotes tomorrow's big fights and Budah of Fox 13 gives Levi the opportunity to announce the Good Day Utah team in TRUE Ring Announcer Stadi...

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Fox13FlashAcademy 02 17 2022 P4 Fox 13's Budah and Levi Lee discuss the prospect of future Utah fights and the excitement builds for tomorrow's big fights at the 801 Event Center in downtow...

The fight game in Utah is alive and well! Check out more clips from this morning with Budah and the Flash Academy!

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Fox13FlashAcademy 02 17 2022 P3 Budah and Mr Flash head to the ring to discuss the incredible action coming to Salt Lake City tomorrow night at the 801 Event Center. Professional Boxing and...

Fighting Flower did an incredible job this morning representing the Flash Academy karate training. She impressed everyone in the gym, the team at the news studio, and Utahns watching at home on Good Day Utah!

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Fox13FlashAcademy 02 17 2022 P2 Budah of Fox 13 and Eddie "Flash" Newman discuss (and with the help of a disciplined and adorable young karate student) learning karate and how it's great fo...

The good folks at Fox 13 Good Day Utah were at the Flash Academy this morning! Follow on videos will be posted thru out the day!

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Fox13FlashAcademy 02 17 2022 P1 Here Budah of Fox13 gets the newsroom ready for an exciting interview with Fight Legend and Boxing Promoter Eddie "Flash" Newman. Black History Month and Pro...

Some incredible athletes that we are very proud of!

Last night Jamal and Anthony Woods came through for some sparring. Big shout out to these two Pros for coming in and sparring with such great respect!!! These guys are awesome and you're invited any time. I had a ton of fun. I appreciate you guys and I was very grateful for your poised, laughing attitudes with the sparring antics 🤣 Thank you. Jamal is fighting in the Main Event on Friday come watch for a good night of fights!!! Show is being hosted by . Shout out to Brandon and Ray for working with Jamal too. Great work guys, proud of you!!! 👏 🙌❤👊🥊🏆

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If you want to be the , come and train with the best! Mr Eddie Flash Newman is a 4x World Champion kickboxer and a 10th degree black belt. Make 2022 your year, here!

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