Sun Studio

706 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 381035

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+1 800 441 6249

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www.sunstudio.com

Many would argue that the roots of Rock â€˜n Rock began at the Sun Studios in Memphis. Here, in 1950, legendary producer Sam Phillips began a music production studio that would help to put the likes of Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis on the map. The studio has been kept in original condition and offers a fascinating look into American music history. The studio is open daily from 10am to 6pm.

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94% of guests recommend this place.

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SUN STUDIO'S HISTORICAL ATMOSPHERE AND NOSTALGIA WAS FASCINATING. more on Yahoo! Travel

A visit to Sun Studio is to tread on sacred ground. more on Yahoo! Travel

I was inspired to be a musician myself because of the influence of this place along with many other places like Stax museum, Beale Street, Willie Mitchell's,etc. more on Yahoo! Travel

But this is a great studio tour that's a little off the beaten path. more on Yahoo! Travel

But the staff were awesome and very kind to my wife and daughter as I went on the tour. more on Yahoo! Travel

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It was alot of fun and very educational!! The staff is absolutely wonderful, especially Lisa who works the soda counter! She is surely a prize!! ... more on Yahoo! Travel

What I liked about Sun Studios was everything. I got to see music history up close and in person. It was great to see the place where Elvis Presley ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Sun studio tour was one of the high lights of our trip. The price of admission ($9.50 each) was well worth it. To be able to stand in the room where Elvis, Jerry Lee, Johnny Cash and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

We almost didn't wait for the next tour because of time constraints but were so glad we did! Charlie, our guide, was informative, interesting, and funny. So much history - to think of the talent that got started there! The music ... more on Yahoo! Travel

If you go to Memphis, you must stop here. There is so much history in that place, plus the staff/guides are great. We arrived late in the afternoon in time for the last tour at 5:30p, and they don't let kids under 3 on the tour. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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I learned a lot on this tour like it was really a woman who discovered Elvis and convinced Sam Phillips to listen to him! more on TripAdvisor

Definately worth the visit. The Sun story includes R&B, Country, Rock, and Folk. Johnny Cash, Elvis, they all walked these halls. Great ... more on TripAdvisor

Was just really interesting, to see actual place where Elvis recorded first song, and you can even ... more on TripAdvisor

It was small with not much to look at. The person who took the large crowd around had a long spiel ... more on TripAdvisor

This is one of the best attractions Memphis has to offer. Such music history inside these walls and a GREAT tour guide. Lydia was so ... more on TripAdvisor

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There are a large number of tourist attractions in Memphis, but for me Sun Studio’s is number one, rating higher than the more popular ... more on igougo

This is a must-see stop in Memphis for anyone who cares about the history of rock and roll. It's fitting that top bands still record ... more on igougo

This is the original site of Elvis' early recordings and where U2 recorded much of "Rattle and Hum" on The Joshua Tree tour - a little ... more on igougo

This joint oozes cool. You have to come here just to get some of that cool, and it's so thick that it doesn't wear off too quickly ... more on igougo

We hiked all the way to Sun Studios and bought our tickets for the tour. We honestly expected it to just be a tourist trap, but after ... more on igougo