ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 23 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:

Music is more than just sound to Ryan Lewis.

It's a soundtrack that tells a story - a history that is as unique as the chords themselves.

"Any time I can connect music to broader culture, that's what I enjoy most," he said.

As University Libraries' music and pop culture curator, Lewis makes that connection for people visiting the Special Collections Libraries and Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center.

Lewis knows the music industry from the inside out. Originally from the Northeast, he moved to Athens in 1993 to take classes at the University of Georgia after falling in love with the city - and its cultural scene - during a weekend trip.

"I just knew...