Memphis
United States · 2 nights
Memphis holiday, Memphis is inextricably linked with bluegrass and country music, rock 'n' roll, rhythm 'n' blues, and soul. Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, BB King, Otis Redding, and many others visited Memphis and left their imprint on popular music. Book one of our Memphis holidays and immerse yourself in the city's history. Music enthusiasts and casual music fans alike will want to visit Sam Phillips' Sun Studio on Beale Street. This is where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Roy Orbison all made their first recordings, and it is widely regarded as the birthplace of rock 'n' roll. Hear original studio recordings, sing into Elvis' microphone, and listen to stories from this significant era. Stax Records was a Motown competitor with a grittier sound than the Detroit label. Stax Records, founded in 1957, produced many great artists such as Booker T & the MGs, Sam & Dave, and Isaac Hayes. Explore the Stax Museum of American Soul to learn more about a legendary label still nurturing artists today. And, for a fascinating overview of the Memphis music scene, visit the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, which offers a fantastic interactive experience. Capital- Memphis International Airport: Memphis International Airport (MEM) Population- 1,156,000 Currency- U.S. dollar Time: Memphis, TN, USA (GMT-6) Driving side- Right side Main Electricity- 240 volts Official Language- Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and Christian denominations Religion- Roman Catholic