Today, we’re highlighting a local group that takes us back with classic hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s: Deadline and the Undertakers. With some of the musicians playing together for over 30 years, the band has a deep-rooted passion for live music and performance that is truly unmatched. Keep reading to check out our conversation with the band’s lead vocalist, Rick Alexander.

This month, The Herd will be sharing our love for music and how it shapes our lives. We invite you to follow us on all our social media platforms as we highlight a few of our favorite music venues, artists, and concerts. We love music … any kind of music and are grateful for the joy it brings to our lives.

Our guest blogger for this PRIDE month is Dr. Melva Black, Deputy Director for the Nashville Metropolitan Public Health Department in Tennessee. Dr. Black has over 15 years of experience in health care but her focus has been serving as a #ChangeAgent in HIV/AIDS health and education. She is a member of several organizations and serves on multiple boards and committees including Chair Emeritus of the Community HIV/AIDS Partnership with United Way of Middle Tennessee. In her blog today, Dr. Black shares how creating safe, inclusive spaces not only unifies us, it also leads to the improved health and wellbeing of our LGBTQIA+ community.