Blue Lites

The Blue Lites is a rock and roll musical band whose members work for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1972, and it was active until the late 1980s.

Blue Lites
OriginNashville, Tennessee U.S.A.
Genresrock and roll
Years active1972–1988

History

The Blue Lites was founded in 1972.[1] It was active in the 1970s and 1980s.[1]

The band performed in many public schools in Nashville.[1] They also performed at the dedication of Riverfront Park in 1983,[2] at a fundraiser for the American Red Cross in 1987,[3] and at fundraisers for other non-profit organizations in 1988.[4][5]

The band had a reunion in July 2018.[1]

References
  1. Paulson, Dave (July 13, 2018). "Police band the Blue Lites to play reunion gig". The Tennessean. p. A2. Retrieved August 27, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Riverfront Park Expected To Create 800 Jobs By 1987". The Tennessean. July 6, 1983. p. 49. Retrieved August 27, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Blue Lites special at Red Cross". The Tennessean. August 2, 1987. p. 12-E. Retrieved August 27, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Goldsmith, Thomas (September 11, 1988). "Georgia Satellites rock with reckless abandon". The Tennessean. p. 44. Retrieved August 27, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Reverse parade rolls in park this afternoon". The Tennessean. November 20, 1988. p. 11. Retrieved August 27, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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