Memphis, TN
Sun Studio
Beale Street
Sam Phillips opened this recording studio in Memphis. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service before the Sun Records label was launched, and it was only operational at this location for ten years. This is the recording studio 18 year old Elvis Presley recorded his first two songs - both for his mother. He continued to record here for a number of years, before moving to RCA.
The Cafe at the entrance.
The stools at the bar. Somebody must have been sitting on Elvis.
On the walls
Inside
Sam Phillips, He was a pioneer in the recording industry and recorded many big stars, as you can see in these photos.
Elvis' early life
Elvis' Social Security Card
Elvis' High School Diploma
Control room at WHBQ Radio
Pepsi for 10 cents.
Roy Orbison
The recording studio.
Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash with Elvis Presley
Is this Willie Nelson???
Johnny Cash
Elvis Presley
Carl Perkins
Jerry Lee Lewis
Beale Street
First things first....Lunch. The tour guide at Sun Studios said this is the place for "wet" ribs. Gotta try them.
They believe.
They do look good with a few tamales on the side. We split a slab and took some home, too.
The signs on Beale Street are interesting by themselves.
A Historic Marker
Saving History
Another Marker
Since we were here during the day, we didn't expect it to be real busy. To our surprise, there was music flowing out of many of the establishments and the streets were filled with people.
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