In December 1932, the American state of Georgia may have been different to what it is today even if the belated charging of a father and son for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man shot while jogging in February, suggests old hatreds endure.

The singer, who inspired musicians including The Beatles and Elton John, was a Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer and renowned for hits such as Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally.