Memphis Rock n Soul Museum, Memphis
The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum in Memphis is the place to visit if you're a music lover. It tells you the story of musical pioneers who, for the love of music, overcame racial, social and economic barriers to create the music that rocked the entire world with birth of rock and soul music. All of Memphis seems to have music in the air it's the home of some great music and a great place for people who appreciate good music.
The museum tells the story of the music that had the most influence on the culture and lifestyles of the world during the middle 20th Century to this day. Rock and Roll has affected the way we walk and talk, even the way we combed our hair and the way we dressed, not only in Memphis or the US, but the entire world.
The Rock 'n' Soul museum offers a look at the history of Memphis legends such as Elvis Presley and Otis Redding and many more with exhibits that feature rare interviews, photo archives, and rare recordings. You will travel through pre-depression era cabins of Mississippi sharecroppers and through the early 1970's with the start of the civil rights movement and the beginnings of soul music. You can tour the galleries while viewing a new, high-tech gallery that is a sight to see. You will leave with an understanding and appreciation of the powerful affect that Memphis music has been in shaping our lives. A must see visit for understanding rock and roll, soul music, and how they changed our world.
