It all connects to the river. The music, the history, the atmosphere. It's one of the most influential places in American music history. You might be thinking of Nashville or Memphis or even Los Angeles. But it's actually a small town in North Alabama, or rather a grouping of towns, all dotted along the Tennessee River: Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and … [Read more...] about A Music Fan’s Guide to Muscle Shoals
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Visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Set in the state's most important musical region, Muscle Shoals, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame documents significant musicians, writers, and producers that have come from here. A walkway of bronze stars greets you as soon as you enter, showcasing just a few of the famous names to be inducted into the hall, called Alabama's outstanding Music Achievers. The Temptations and … [Read more...] about Visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Music Monday: The Allman Brothers Band
Perhaps no musical group better signifies Southern rock than The Allman Brothers Band. Formed in Daytona Beach, Florida, by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, originally called Hour Glass. Duane went to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, to work as a session musician for the recording studios there. The brothers then recruited Jaimoe and Berry Oakley to join their burgeoning group. In … [Read more...] about Music Monday: The Allman Brothers Band
Music Monday: Otis Redding
Otis Redding Jr. was a high school dropout who supported his family by playing with Little Richard's band the Upsetters. After a chance encounter at Stax Recording Studio, he signed his first contract. His music initially reached primarily African American audiences, but later became widely appreciated, honoring him with number one record on the Billboards charts. He was … [Read more...] about Music Monday: Otis Redding
The South’s Best Live Radio Hours
Music is an important part of life in the South, but did you know the region is home to the country's oldest continuous live radio shows? Some are better known than others, but all still host live broadcasts that are open to the public. Tune in for yourself by clicking the relevant links below! WPAQ Merry-Go-Round, Mt. Airy, North Carolina Known as the "Voice of the … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Live Radio Hours
