Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King—they all recorded here at Sun Studio. Founded by Sam Phillips in 1950, this ... More
Sun Studio
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Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King—they all recorded here at Sun Studio. Founded by Sam Phillips in 1950, this studio became the heart of the Memphis sound. It is still a functioning studio, and modern musicians still record here to try to acquire a little of the magic. Take a tour and see exhibits relating to the artists who recorded here, including Carl Perkins, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and, of course, Elvis. Many visitors to Memphis cite this tour as the highlight of their stay.
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While speaking on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. You can
relive history here by visiting the balcony and Dr. King's room, restored as it was when he was here ...
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Having been slowly restored over the past 20 years, the Orpheum is now an astonishingly rich architectural treasure from the
1920s, with its statues, carved woodwork, velvet curtains and opulent lobby. This is the home of Opera Memphis , ...
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Memphis got its name from ancient Egypt. As a modern symbol of that heritage, this 32 story stainless steel pyramid
rises from the banks of the Mississippi River. Completed in 1991 at a total cost of USD65 million, the ...
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