Sun Studio

Sun Studio

Museum
4.5
(429) on Yelp
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Website

sunstudio.com

Phone

+1 (901) 521-0664

Address

706 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
United States

Hours

Every Day
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with the Sun Records label business. Reputedly the first rock and roll single, Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats' "Rocket 88" was recorded there in 1951 with song composer Ike Turner on keyboards, leading the studio to claim status as the birthplace of rock & roll.

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Mark did an outstanding job with our tour and we would definitely recommend making the stop to Sun Studio! One of the highlights of our trip!

Lisa E.
Last month

Drew was the best tour guide! So much information and told with humor and awe. We were not rushed and he answered all questions after the tour. There wasn't anything he didn't know… More

Jennie C.
2 months ago

Okay...after 2 years of living here, I finally figured out where to "park"!!! -LOL- This little gem is a " must see" in Memphis. It is a small package that opens with a powerful pu… More

Susan D.
2 months ago
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