Mike Mills, the four-time grand champion, mentor, friend, father and fierce competitor who made a huge impression on so many died in December. Mike Mills at Memphis in May in 2013. Some 30 years ago, when Memphis in May was still in its infancy, Mike Mills grabbed headlines when he shocked locals and took the top prize. Mike Mills and his daughter, Amy, wrote the best seller Peace, Love and Barbecue, which was ... [+] published in 2005. I was there in 1994 when Apple City Barbecue made history, winning its fourth World Champion in ribs and third World Grand Champion overall.

Source: Forbes May 12, 2021 00:11 UTC