Memphis Rock n' Soul MuseumA collection of rare recordings, vintage films and musician
interviews along with photographs, and interactive exhibits makes
up the 'Social Crossroads' exhibition put together by the
Smithsonian Institution. The museum is located on the corner of the
legendary Highway 61, otherwise know as the Blues Highway, and the
equally famous Beale Street, home of urban jazz and blues. The
exhibition fills seven galleries and covers the development of
American popular music over the past century, from gospel to blues
and rock, with exhibits such as costumes and guitars from
performers like Elvis Presley, Ike Turner's piano and B.B. King's
'Lucille' guitar. Each of the seven galleries has a specific focus
- rural culture, rural music, coming to Memphis, Sun Records and
youth culture, soul music, social changes, and the bravo gallery,
focused on the performers and other music industry players who
contributed to a successful civil rights movement. The time covered
by the exhibition reaches from
Address: FedEx Forum Plaza, 191 Beale Street
Website: www.memphisrocknsoul.org
Email: info@memphisrocknsoul.org
Telephone: (901) 205 2533
Opening Time: Daily from 10am to 7pm; last tour commences at
6.15pm
Admission: $11 (adults); $8 (children 5-17). Group discounts
available |
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