| NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
PHONE |
| Alabama |
Visit Alabama.  |
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Rosa Parks Museum, Montgomery, Alabama. |
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| Memphis, Tennessee |
American Dream Safari - a cruise around Memphis in a 1995 Cadillac. |
901-527-8870 |
| Graceland |
Elvis definitely has a place, if only for his early version of
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup's of "It's all Right, Mama". |
901-332-3322 |
| National Civil Rights Museum |
Provides a necessary reminder of the evils of racism and injustice. |
901-521-9699 |
| Rock 'n Soul Museum |
An offshoot of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington which offers a
great overview of the various strands that make up the Memphis Sound. |
901-543-0800 |
| Stax Records |
A major Player in its time. |
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| Sun Studio |
Included because of its association with Elvis. |
901-521-0664 |
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and here are some books to read ... |
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| Soulville, USA |
"The Story of Stax Records". |
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| Sweet Soul Music |
"Rhythm and Blues and the Southern Dream of Freedom",
by Peter Guralnick - published by Mojo Books. |
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| Ultimate Soul Music Trivia Book |
"501 Questions and Answers about Motown, R & B, and more". |
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