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Sun Studio, Memphis

4.7
#1 of 168 in Historic Sites in Tennessee
Must see · Historic Site · Tourist Spot
Elvis Presley recorded his first song at Sun Studio, arguably the birthplace of rock and roll. Country music, blues, R&B, and rockabilly artists recorded here throughout the 1950s, with the most notable names including Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and B.B. King. Stop by to take a guided tour of the studio's headquarters and see equipment used to record some of the best-known hits in American music history. Highlights include Elvis Presley's microphone, used during a recording session in 1954. Located right in the downtown area, the studio is easily accessible from anywhere in town, with frequent shuttle buses running between this location and other notable music venues in and around Memphis. To visit Sun Studio and get the most from your holiday in Memphis, create itinerary details personal to you using our Memphis online trip itinerary planner.
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  • By 732harryc
    My wife and I took a trip to Gulfport, went through Vicksburg to the National Cemetery, went to New Orleans, then Memphis. Stayed at the fabulous Peabody Hotel and saw the ducks. Went to Sun Studio...  more »
  • By RACNACPAC
    It was closed due to Covid. We still took our photos for the memories. Plenty of parking and close to Beale Street.  more »
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