Sun Studio was born to capture the pure raw energy of Beale Street. Sam Phillips was self-taught - and didn't know the rules.
He didn't know not to use so much echo - a 3-piece band sounded like an all-night party! He didn't know not to crank the amp up so high it distorted! He didn't know not to blend the musical styles - or that it wasn't supposed to be sheer passion and fun!
Rock N' Roll was created - with all these wonderful mistakes!
Hear outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis' first microphone, see loads of memorabilia, and re-live the history of the studio that launched the musical careers of Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Charlie Rich, Little Milton, Roy Orbison, Howlin' Wolf, Carl Perkins, Rosco Gordon, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley & many other music legends!
Hours of operation
Open daily from 10:00 AM ’til 6:00 PM. Tours are given at the bottom half of every hour from 10:30 AM through 5:30 PM.
Duration
Plan an hour to an hour-and-a-half to enjoy the tour and take in all the memorabilia in the cafe.
Location
Located at 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103.
Participant restrictions
Kids 5-11 years are complimentary. (Sorry. Due to the personal nature of our tour performance, children under 5 are not permitted.)
Location
Located at 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103.
Participant restrictions
Kids 5-11 years are complimentary. (Sorry. Due to the personal nature of our tour performance, children under 5 are not permitted.)
Policies
Guest is responsible for own transportation to and from attractions.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
Highlights / General details
Sun Studio was born to capture the pure raw energy of Beale Street. Sam Phillips was self-taught - and didn't know the rules. He didn't know not to use so much echo - a 3-piece band sounded like an all-night party! He didn't know not to crank the amp up so high it distorted! He didn't know not to blend the musical styles - or that it wasn't supposed to be sheer passion and fun!
Rock N' Roll was created - with all these wonderful mistakes!
Hear outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis' first microphone, see loads of memorabilia, and re-live the history of the studio that launched the musical careers of Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Charlie Rich, Little Milton, Roy Orbison, Howlin' Wolf, Carl Perkins, Rosco Gordon, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley & many other music legends!
Hours of operation
Open daily from 10:00 AM ’til 6:00 PM. Tours are given at the bottom half of every hour from 10:30 AM through 5:30 PM.
Duration
Plan an hour to an hour-and-a-half to enjoy the tour and take in all the memorabilia in the cafe.
Location Located at 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103.
Participant restrictions
Kids 5-11 years are complimentary. (Sorry. Due to the personal nature of our tour performance, children under 5 are not permitted.)
Location
Located at 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103.
Participant restrictions Kids 5-11 years are complimentary. (Sorry. Due to the personal nature of our tour performance, children under 5 are not permitted.)
Policies Guest is responsible for own transportation to and from attractions.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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706 Union Avenue Memphis Tennessee 38103, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
19015210664
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