Memphis, TN
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Memphis, TN

Birthplace of the Blues

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Elvis cut his first record here. The blues were born on Beale Street.

Memphis area code. Birthplace of blues, rock & roll, and soul. Sun Studio gave us Elvis and Johnny Cash. Stax Records gave us Otis Redding. Beale Street gave us everything.

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