01. In front of the famous Sun Studio, 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee

In front of the famous Sun Studio, 706 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee.

02. Inside The Sun Studio

Inside The Sun Studio

03. In 1960, Sam Phillips moved his Sun Records to a new location om 639 Madison Avenue. The Sam Phillips Recording Service, Memphis

In 1960, Sam Phillips moved his Sun Records to a new location om 639 Madison Avenue. The Sam Phillips Recording Service, Memphis.

04. Inside the SamPhillips Recording Studio on Madison, with Knox and Jerry Phillips, Memphis 1991

04. Inside the SamPhillips Recording Studio on Madison, with Knox and Jerry Phillips, Memphis 1991

05. In 1969, Shelby Singleton bought Sun Records and moved all the stuff to Nashville. Sun International Studio, 3106 Belmont Blvd.Nashville Tennessee

05. In 1969, Shelby Singleton bought Sun Records and moved all the stuff to Nashville. Sun International Studio, 3106 Belmont Blvd.Nashville Tennessee

06. The legendary Sun archives, now.....Sun International Studio, Nashville

06. The legendary Sun archives, now.....Sun International Studio, Nashville

07 House Of Cash, Huntingdon, Tennessee, 2005

07 House Of Cash, Huntingdon, Tennessee, 2005

07. RCA Studio B. The place where Elvis, the Everly Brothers and lots of Famous country artists recorded their big hits

07. RCA Studio B. The place where Elvis, the Everly Brothers and lots of Famous country artists recorded their big hits

08. Elvis birhtplace in Tupelo, Mississippi

08. Elvis birhtplace in Tupelo, Mississippi

09 Humes High School, located at 659 North Manassas Street, which Elvis attended from 1948 to 1953. Memphis, 2005

09 Humes High School, located at 659 North Manassas Street, which Elvis attended from 1948 to 1953. Memphis, 2005

09. Lauderdale Courts, Winchester Street, Memphis. Elvis lived here from 1949 - 1953 and befriended here the Burnette Brothers, the Denson Brothers and Johnny Black (brother of Bill Black

09. Lauderdale Courts, Winchester Street, Memphis. Elvis lived here from 1949 - 1953 and befriended here the Burnette Brothers, the Denson Brothers and Johnny Black (brother of Bill Black

10 The legendary Americana Club (former Eagles Nest) where Elvis gave some of his earliest live performances in 1954. Memphis, 2005

10 The legendary Americana Club (former Eagles Nest) where Elvis gave some of his earliest live performances in 1954. Memphis, 2005

10. 1034 Audubon Drive, Memphis, the first house that Elvis bought. The Presley's lived here from May 1956 - March 1957

10. 1034 Audubon Drive, Memphis, the first house that Elvis bought. The Presley's lived here from May 1956 - March 1957

11. Graceland, Memphis. Elvis bought his Graceland Mansion in 1957 and lived there until his dead in 1977

11. Graceland, Memphis. Elvis bought his Graceland Mansion in 1957 and lived there until his dead in 1977

12. With Sam and Gerbert at the Meditation Garden at Graceland, Memphis, 1997

12. With Sam and Gerbert at the Meditation Garden at Graceland, Memphis, 1997

13. In front of Humes High School, 659 North Manasas Street, Memphis, 1991. Elvis attended this school from 1948 - 1953

13. In front of Humes High School, 659 North Manasas Street, Memphis, 1991. Elvis attended this school from 1948 - 1953

14. The Home Of The Blues. Legendary Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee

14. The Home Of The Blues. Legendary Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee

15. Mississippi Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, Mississippi. The Mississippi Delta, the birthplace of the blues

15. Mississippi Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, Mississippi. The Mississippi Delta, the birthplace of the blues

16. Lower Broadway, Nashville. A great place for country music

16. Lower Broadway, Nashville. A great place for country music

17. Barend, Debbie and André in front of Tootsie's. Lower Broadway, Nashville, 2001

17. Barend, Debbie and André in front of Tootsie's. Lower Broadway, Nashville, 2001

18 Jan, Dré, Cas. Las Vegas, Nevada, 2005

18 Jan, Dré, Cas. Las Vegas, Nevada, 2005

18. The Ryman Auditorium, once the home of the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

18. The Ryman Auditorium, once the home of the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville

19. With Heini, on stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, 1991

19. With Heini, on stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, 1991

20. Inside The Ryman, Nahsville

20. Inside The Ryman, Nahsville

21. With Hank Williams' car, at the Country Music Hall Of Fame, Nashville, 1998

21. With Hank Williams' car, at the Country Music Hall Of Fame, Nashville, 1998

22. The house where Jerry Lee Lewis grew up in Ferriday, Louisiana

22. The house where Jerry Lee Lewis grew up in Ferriday, Louisiana

23. Inside Jerry's childhood house with Jerry Lee's sister Frankie Jean and her husband, Ferryday, Louisiana

23. Inside Jerry's childhood house with Jerry Lee's sister Frankie Jean and her husband, Ferryday, Louisiana

24 The Famous old-time and bluegrass “Historic Rex Theatre” on Grayson Street in Galax, Virginia, Sept. 2007

24 The Famous old-time and bluegrass “Historic Rex Theatre” on Grayson Street in Galax, Virginia, Sept. 2007

24. Hernando's Hide-A-Way, at Brooks Road, Memphis, Jerry Lee's favourite hang-out. 1997

24. Hernando's Hide-A-Way, at Brooks Road, Memphis, Jerry Lee's favourite hang-out. 1997

24. The Jerry Lee Lewis ranch in Nesbit, Mississippi, 1998

24. The Jerry Lee Lewis ranch in Nesbit, Mississippi, 1998

26. The home of the honky tonkers, Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon, with Billy Dee and Dale Watson, Austin, Texas

26. The home of the honky tonkers, Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon, with Billy Dee and Dale Watson, Austin, Texas

27. With Gerbert at the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, Austin, Texas, 2002

27. With Gerbert at the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue, Austin, Texas, 2002

28. With singer Cristy Gravely at Billy Bob's Texas, the world's largest honky tonk. Fort Worth, Texas, 2002

28. With singer Cristy Gravely at Billy Bob's Texas, the world's largest honky tonk. Fort Worth, Texas, 2002

29. The Dutch rockabilly fans at the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly festival. Gold Coast Hotel, Las Vegas, 2002

29. The Dutch rockabilly fans at the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly festival. Gold Coast Hotel, Las Vegas, 2002

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The Meteor Studio, 1794 Chelsea Ave, Memphis, Tennessee. In the 50’s the label was owned by Lester Bihari and included artists like Elmore James, Joe Hill Louis, Bud Deckelman, Malcolm Yelvington, Rufus Thomas, Junior Thompson, Little Milton and Charlie Feathers

31. Rockabilly Hall Of Fame, Jackson, Tennessee, 2005

31. Rockabilly Hall Of Fame, Jackson, Tennessee, 2005

32 The Carter Family Memorial Music Center, Maces Springs, Hiltons, Virginia

32 The Carter Family Memorial Music Center, Maces Springs, Hiltons, Virginia

32. At the Jimmie Rodgers Museum, Meridian, Mississippi. Sept, 2007

32. At the Jimmie Rodgers Museum, Meridian, Mississippi. Sept, 2007

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1746 Chelsea Ave. Memphis, Tennessee. In these quonset huts, Buster Williams started his record pressing plant Plastic Products in 1949. Trough his company “Music Sales” Williams pressed and distributed records for lots of independent labels such as SUN, Meteor, Fernwood, HI and STAX. Memphis, 2007.

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Fernwood Drive, Memphis, Tennessee. Site of the old Fernwood Recording Studio. Slim Wallace and Jack Clement formed Fernwood Records in 1956. Billy Riley made his first recordings here. Fernwood included artists like Ramon Maupin, Scotty Moore, Thomas Wayne, Bill Rice, Glenn Honeycutt and Ace Cannon. Memphis, 2007.

35. The Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center. Clintwood, Virginia, Sept. 2007

35. The Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center. Clintwood, Virginia, Sept. 2007

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In front of the Goldband Studio, Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Goldband Studio and label was owned by Eddie Shuler. In the 50’s, the Goldband Label recorded and released records by Dolly Parton(at age 13!!!!) Guitar Jr., Al Ferrier, Johnny Jano, Iry LeJeune and Larry Hart, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 2007.

37. The Luling Phonograph & Record Shop, 311 East Davis Street, home of Sarg Records. Luling, Texas, Oct. 2007

37. The Luling Phonograph & Record Shop, 311 East Davis Street, home of Sarg Records. Luling, Texas, Oct. 2007

38. Sarg Record Store, With Ben Fitch, son of Sarg Label owner Charlie Fitch. Luling, Texas, 2007

38. Sarg Record Store, With Ben Fitch, son of Sarg Label owner Charlie Fitch. Luling, Texas, 2007

39. Sarg Record Store

39. Sarg Record Store

40. Sarg Again

40. Sarg Again

41. Party Time at a Saturday morning at Fred’s Lounge. Mamou, Louisiana. Sept. 2007

41. Party Time at a Saturday morning at Fred’s Lounge. Mamou, Louisiana. Sept. 2007

42. Still Party Time

42. Still Party Time

43. The Municipel Auditorium, home of the Louisiana Hayride. Shreveport, Louisiana. Oct. 2007

43. The Municipel Auditorium, home of the Louisiana Hayride. Shreveport, Louisiana. Oct. 2007

44. The famous ”Stage Of Stars” at the Louisiana Hayride. Shreveport, Louisiana. Oct. 2007

44. The famous ”Stage Of Stars” at the Louisiana Hayride. Shreveport, Louisiana. Oct. 2007

45. In Front Of The Louisiana Hayride

45. In Front Of The Louisiana Hayride

46. Cowboy Jack Clement, at his “Cowboy Arms Motel And Recording Spa.” Nashville, Tennessee, Sept. 2007

46. Cowboy Jack Clement, at his “Cowboy Arms Motel And Recording Spa.” Nashville, Tennessee, Sept. 2007

47. At Cowboy’s office. Nashville, Tennessee, Sept. 2007

47. At Cowboy’s office. Nashville, Tennessee, Sept. 2007

48. Jimmie Rodgers Memorial And Museum, Highland Park, Meridian, Mississippi. Sept. 2007

48. Jimmie Rodgers Memorial And Museum, Highland Park, Meridian, Mississippi. Sept. 2007

49. Johnny Cash’s house after the Fire. Huntingdon, Tennessee. Sept. 2007

49. Johnny Cash’s house after the Fire. Huntingdon, Tennessee. Sept. 2007

50. With Ginny, at Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon, the GREATEST HONKY-TONK IN TOWN!! Austin, Texas, Oct. 2007

50. With Ginny, at Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon, the GREATEST HONKY-TONK IN TOWN!! Austin, Texas, Oct. 2007

51. In front of the Birthplace Of Rock ’n Roll. 706 Union Ave. Memphis, Tennessee. Sept.2007

51. In front of the Birthplace Of Rock ’n Roll. 706 Union Ave. Memphis, Tennessee. Sept.2007

52. The Broken Spoke. Austin, Texas, Oct. 2007

52. The Broken Spoke. Austin, Texas, Oct. 2007

Legendary places
By Harrie v.d. Westerlo on 'Stadradio Helmond' (107,2 Mhz) and as Podcast.


Op 'LEGENDARY PLACES' vindt je foto’s van plaatsen die een belangrijke rol hebben gespeeld in de geschiedenis van de Amerikaanse muziek, zoals de Sun Studio in Memphis, de Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Clarcksdale, enz. enz.

On 'LEGENDARY PLACES' you’ll find pictures from places that played an important role in American’s music history, like the Sun Studio in Memphis, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Clarcksdale, etc. etc.