Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
If music lovers are going on vacation to Tennessee, chances are they'll probably make the Memphis Music Hall of Fame a priority stop. Hidden in the shadow of the Peabody Hotel, at 97 S. 2nd Street, the Music Hall of fame is not to be overlooked. Tracing the birth and development of country, blues, and rock and roll, the roll that Memphis' artists played is displayed in exhibits containing rare photographs, film footage, audio recordings, and memorabilia.
Personal effects and original instruments bring biographies to life for Memphis music legends such as W. C. Handy, Charlie Rich and the most popular Memphis born artist to date, The King himself, Elvis Presley. Elvis, who was actually born in Tupelo, Mississippi, put Memphis on the map by recording his first hits here at Sun Studios as did Johnny Cash.
Walk among gold albums and the personal effects and other memoriabilia donated by the estates of and the stars themselves. You can see rare photos of your favorite stars not available any place else.
W. C. Handy, another inductee to the Music Hall of Fame in Memphis, was drawn to the city around 1902 by the thriving music scene. A re-creation of the Sun Record Company's control room is located in the museum as well as a replica of Beale's P. Wee Saloon.
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame also displays large collections of memorabilia from famed record labels STAX and HI. Entry to the Music Hall will run you $7.50 and is open 7 days a week for your viewing pleasure.
Personal effects and original instruments bring biographies to life for Memphis music legends such as W. C. Handy, Charlie Rich and the most popular Memphis born artist to date, The King himself, Elvis Presley. Elvis, who was actually born in Tupelo, Mississippi, put Memphis on the map by recording his first hits here at Sun Studios as did Johnny Cash.
Walk among gold albums and the personal effects and other memoriabilia donated by the estates of and the stars themselves. You can see rare photos of your favorite stars not available any place else.
W. C. Handy, another inductee to the Music Hall of Fame in Memphis, was drawn to the city around 1902 by the thriving music scene. A re-creation of the Sun Record Company's control room is located in the museum as well as a replica of Beale's P. Wee Saloon.
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame also displays large collections of memorabilia from famed record labels STAX and HI. Entry to the Music Hall will run you $7.50 and is open 7 days a week for your viewing pleasure.
