Elvis Presley to be Inducted into Memphis Music Hall of Fame

[Elvis.com]

Elvis Presley is among the first 25 inductees for the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. The Memphis Rock n' Soul Museum said Tuesday that the inaugural class for the Memphis Music Hall of Fame will be inducted Nov. 29. Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster.com. The group of inductees were c...

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[King Of The Whole World]

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Elvis Presley is among the first 25 inductees for the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. The Memphis Rock n' Soul Museum said Tuesday that the inaugural class for the Memphis Music Hall of Fame will be inducted Nov. 29. Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster.com.

The group of inductees were chosen by the Nominating Committee of Local and National Music Professionals, including studio owners, producers, authors, and historians. Memphis has long been known as the home to music's most original creators working in all genres such as the blues, rockabilly and rock 'n' roll, among many others.

According to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, "The King of Rock 'n' Roll exploded world culture, becoming arguably the greatest musician of all time. Starting at Memphis' Sun Studios, his exposure to gospel, country, and soulful African-American blues created a new musical genre which shook the planet."

Others honored were blues guitarist B.B. King, blues pioneer W.C. Handy, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips, R&B singers Al Green, Isaac Hayes and Booker T. and the MGs.

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame is under the administration of the Smithsonian-developed Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. To learn more about the list of inductees or to tour the museum, visit MemphisRockNSoul.org. Also, plan your own trip to Graceland to learn about the King of Rock 'n' Roll with our free online trip planner!

[kathy parkinson]

That's great.

[KPM]

Thats great, it would almost be a "given" without a nominating committee to validate it-but the proprieties must be observed.:D

[Diane]

About time........;)

[josephinebeau]

Good Stuff!

[Tommy]

About time........;)

Same here!! (y) You got that right !!! (y) :notworthy

[Raised on Rock]

Well of course he is! I mean its the MEMPHIS hall of fame... Great stuff. Nice to see Booker T. and the MGs as well as B.B. King on this first class.

[vivaelvis]

This is a BIG deal! Not many US cities can have their own music HOF and it be newsworthy. No major city has produced as many hits and recordings in a shorter span as Memphis, TN has. This will be the 6th major HOF that Elvis has now been inducted into. The Rock & Roll HOF in 1987, the Gospel Music HOF, the Country Music HOF, the Blues HOF, the Pop Music HOF, and now the Memphis Music HOF. (y)

As for this story, I was told about this about a week or so ago but not who were going to be the inductees. My computer went out so I had to get a new one so that's why I haven't been on lately. That and work. I am told that the MMHOF board of directors are looking at a few sites in downtown Memphis for the future HOF museum facility. The ideal site would be where the former Plush Club sits at the corner of Beale St. and South 4th St. If selected, it would be the new gateway into downtown Memphis and the Beale St. district. Although, there's some obstacles. The land is privately owned and the owner has shown no signs of turning it over to the city. They are looking to rival the Country HOF museum in Nashville. I was surprised though that the Queen Of Soul wasn't among those first inductees. Unless I missed it. I was surprised too that Three-Six Mafia (a gangsta rap group) made it in over a pop superstar named Justin Timberlake.

The Memphis Music Hall Of Fame has been a long time coming and was originally pitched as far back as the 1970's. Later, in the 2000's, city officials looked into redeveloping Mud Island and building a MM HOF there. However, since the devastating flood of last year on Mud Island, that idea is now scrapped.

Not recently in the news, but Memphis mayor AC Wharton is proposing and planning a new entertainment district just south of Beale Street. The Rock & Soul Museum (currently located at the FedExForum arena) will be relocated to across the street from its current location to inside of the Gibson Guitar Factory. Gibson is going to redevelop about 2 city blocks for the new entertainment complex which will feature, bars, clubs and retail shops and highlighted by a giant 12-story tall Gibson guitar. (y)


Below is a few photo renderings of what it'll look like. Btw, the company heading up the redesign is also the same company that redeveloped Elvis' birthplace recently.

A view of the new Gibson property south of the factory.
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Inside lobby of the Gibson factory where the Rock & Soul Museum will be.
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Outside of the soon to be remodeled Gibson Guitar Factory and the new site of the Rock & Soul Museum
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[Brian]

Chips Moman and Willie Mitchell both get snubbed.

They should be among the 25 inductees but they aren't.

They should have got the nod instead of Three Six mafia.

I continue to be amazed and shocked that Memphis doesn't acknowledge's all the hit records that came out of the state besides Sun records and STAX.

You'd think they'd want to brag about all the hits produced at American studios but no one ever mentions them.

[vivaelvis]

Chips Moman and Willie Mitchell both get snubbed.

They should be among the 25 inductees but they aren't.

They should have got the nod instead of Three Six mafia.

I continue to be amazed and shocked that Memphis doesn't acknowledge's all the hit records that came out of the state besides Sun records and STAX.

You'd think they'd want to brag about all the hits produced at American studios but no one ever mentions them.

They acknowledge American Sound Studios. It's just not as historical as Sun and Stax are. Curb Records is the one that gets ignored. ZZ Top recorded there in the early 80's. My understanding is that the new HOF will induct 25 new entries every year and will range from artists and hit makers to producers and songwriters. Session men and women will also be inducted.

I'm still scratching my head over Three Six Mafia being inducted, in the first group at that.

[Brian]

They acknowledge American Sound Studios. It's just not as historical as Sun and Stax are. Curb Records is the one that gets ignored.

I don't think they do.

Chips Moman and The American studio band were churning out hit after hit over a five year period in the late 60s and early 70s but they have never won or been nominated for anything.

They rarely or ever mention Chips Moman and American studios during the documentaries that i've seen on Memphis music.

They are absent from the list of inductees in the Memphis music hall of fame.

Chips Moman and the American studio band contributed more to Memphis music than Three Six Mafia and they should be among the first inductees.

[Brian]

I was surprised though that the Queen Of Soul wasn't among those first inductees. Unless I missed it. I was surprised too that Three-Six Mafia (a gangsta rap group) made it in over a pop superstar named Justin Timberlake.

I'm not sure but i think Aretha Franklin only recorded in Memphis one time and she isn't known for contributing much to the music scene there.

Justin Timberlake has never recorded in Memphis but The Three Six Mafia have.

It wouldn't surprise me if Timberlake got inducted at some point even though to me he shouldn't.

[KPM]

The renderings are nice-but I'm sure that the final look will be much different, as we have seen artist renderings and proposals are many times off the mark after the actual building begins.

[vivaelvis]

The renderings are nice-but I'm sure that the final look will be much different, as we have seen artist renderings and proposals are many times off the mark after the actual building begins.

Probably. Usually what is in a rendering ends up looking much different when completed.

[boquo2]

If Timberlake doesn't record in Memphis I can understand why he was left off

[Snake Eyes]

I'm not sure but i think Aretha Franklin only recorded in Memphis one time and she isn't known for contributing much to the music scene there.

Justin Timberlake has never recorded in Memphis but The Three Six Mafia have.

It wouldn't surprise me if Timberlake got inducted at some point even though to me he shouldn't.

Justin Timberlake was born in Memphis and has had a very successful career, he does deserve a place.

[Brian]

Justin Timberlake was born in Memphis and has had a very successful career, he does deserve a place.

I don't think he does.

Memphis is a city that is rich with musical history.

All the people being inducted into the hall of fame have contributed to Memphis music by recording or producing there.

Timberlake just being born in Memphis isn't going to cut it when you look at the achievements of so many of the other inductees or potential candidates that could be inducted next year.

I think what will happen is the Memphis music hall will induct him at some point because Timberlake being from there gives them modern day name recognition.

Even though he hasn't done anything for Memphis music and wasn't even born when Memphis was churning out so many hit records.

[Snake Eyes]

I don't think he does.

Memphis is a city that is rich with musical history.

All the people being inducted into the hall of fame have contributed to Memphis music by recording or producing there.

Timberlake just being born in Memphis isn't going to cut it when you look at the achievements of so many of the other inductees or potential candidates that could be inducted next year.

I think what will happen is the Memphis music hall will induct him at some point because Timberlake being from there gives them modern day name recognition.

Even though he hasn't done anything for Memphis music and wasn't even born when Memphis was churning out so many hit records.

Is it absolute criteria to become inducted that you have to record or produce in Memphis? If so, then tough on JT. But let's face it, he was one fifth of the mega successful N'Sync, going on to become a hugely successful solo act, not forgetting his 'acting' career, he will get in just a case of when.

Funny how things work out, JC Chavez has a much better voice than JT.

[Brian]

Is it absolute criteria to become inducted that you have to record or produce in Memphis? If so, then tough on JT.

That's up to the people on the induction board to make that determination.
However as i said all the inaugaral 25 inductees did record in Memphis.

Seeing as how Memphis is such a famous city for it's music it wouldn't make good sense to induct someone that's never recorded there or contributed anything.

[Snake Eyes]

That's up to the people on the induction board to make that determination.
However as i said all the inaugaral 25 inductees did record in Memphis.

Seeing as how Memphis is such a famous city for it's music it wouldn't make good sense to induct someone that's never recorded there or contributed anything.

It would also make sense to recognise a son of Memphis who has had a very successful career.

[Brian]

It would also make sense to recognise a son of Memphis who has had a very successful career.

After everything i've pointed out you seriously think Justin Timberlake still deserves to be inducted.

[hounddog]

The 25 initial inductees of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, in alphabetical order are: Estelle Axton and Jim Stewart; Bobby “Blue” Bland; Booker T. and The MG’s; Lucie Campbell; George Coleman; Jim Dickinson; Al Green; W.C. Handy; Isaac Hayes; Howlin’ Wolf; B.B. King; Jerry Lee Lewis; Jimmie Lunceford; Professor W.T. McDaniel; Memphis Minnie; Willie Mitchell; Dewey Phillips; Sam Phillips; Elvis Presley; Otis Redding; The Staple Singers; Rufus Thomas; Three 6 Mafia; Nat D. Williams; and ZZ Top.

Shame that Scotty Moore isn't on the list although not a singer his guitar sound influenced a lot of others.

[vivaelvis]

The 25 initial inductees of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, in alphabetical order are: Estelle Axton and Jim Stewart; Bobby “Blue” Bland; Booker T. and The MG’s; Lucie Campbell; George Coleman; Jim Dickinson; Al Green; W.C. Handy; Isaac Hayes; Howlin’ Wolf; B.B. King; Jerry Lee Lewis; Jimmie Lunceford; Professor W.T. McDaniel; Memphis Minnie; Willie Mitchell; Dewey Phillips; Sam Phillips; Elvis Presley; Otis Redding; The Staple Singers; Rufus Thomas; Three 6 Mafia; Nat D. Williams; and ZZ Top.

Shame that Scotty Moore isn't on the list although not a singer his guitar sound influenced a lot of others.

There's quite a few that got passed over for the first group to go in. Obviously they will get in sooner than later. Below is a list of individuals who are worthy of an induction in the next class who have had an impact on the Memphis music scene.

Aretha Franklin (Queen of Soul and recorded the bulk of her greatest hits such as Chain Of Fools and R-E-S-P-E-C-T in Memphis)
David Porter (music producer and songwriter who produced the Grammy award winning soundtrack to Shaft as well as countless of Stax artists)
Carl Perkins (one of the original rockabilly stars who came out of Memphis in the 1950's-wrote and recorded legendary hit, Blue Suede Shoes at Sun Studio)
Scotty Moore (a legendary guitarist already inducted into the Rock & Roll HOF who played on Elvis Presley's classic recordings at Sun)
The Bar-Kays (a Soul/Funk group from the mid 60's to the mid 80's who had dozens of hits)
Johhny Cash (Country singer who got his big start at Sun Studio in Memphis)
Chips Moman (Popular music producer who produced such artists as Elvis, Neil Diamond and worked as a guitarist on Aretha Franklin's early recordings at American Sound Studio)
Bill Black (Bass guitarist for Elvis at Sun also known as The Blue Moon Boys)
Dewey Phillips (radio dis-jockey who was the first to play race music on white radio in the south and debuted the first Presley record That's All Right on his popular Red Hot And Blue show)
George Klein (a famous dis-jockey legend in Memphis radio who was known for being a promoter for underground Memphis artists throughout the years)
Justin Timberlake (a popular superstar who's career began with the record setting boy band Nsync before launching into a record setting solo career. Timberlake is also a strong promoter and supporter of the history of the Memphis music scene, including signing unknown artists from Memphis to his record label)
Scarface (famous rapper from the late 80's who put Memphis rap on the music map)
Saliva (a popular hard-rock/grunge band from the late 90's who's career began in the nightclubs in Memphis before going on to stardom)

[Brian]

There's quite a few that got passed over for the first group to go in. Obviously they will get in sooner than later. Below is a list of individuals who are worthy of an induction in the next class who have had an impact on the Memphis music scene.

Aretha Franklin (Queen of Soul and recorded the bulk of her greatest hits such as Chain Of Fools and R-E-S-P-E-C-T in Memphis)
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Aretha Franklin didn't record those songs in Memphis nor the bulk of her greatest hits.

She recorded those songs at Atlantic studios in New York City.

[vivaelvis]

Aretha Franklin didn't record those songs in Memphis nor the bulk of her greatest hits.

She recorded those songs at Atlantic studios in New York City.

You're right, sort of. Those songs were recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL. Not New York. Aretha recorded I Never Loved A Man at American Sound in 1967 which was her first major hit reaching the Top 10.

[Brian]

You're right, sort of. Those songs were recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL. Not New York. Aretha recorded I Never Loved A Man at American Sound in 1967 which was her first major hit reaching the Top 10.

I think you are wrong VivaElvis.

Aretha recorded I never loved a Man and Do right woman at Muscle shoals.

Then she recorded several of her hits such as Respect at the Atlantic recording studios in New York with the Muscle shoals rhythm section backing her.

I believe Aretha Franklin only recorded once in Memphis at the American Sound studios.

She recorded the hit ''Think'' which was produced by Chips Moman but that's the only hit she recorded in Memphis.

[Brian]

Alex Chilton should replace Aretha Franklin on Viva Elvis' list.

Terry Manning should probably be inducted in the future as well.

[Joe Car]

Great news! Aside from the beauty of not only Elvis' music, he represented and kept Memphis in the forefront, whether be in his press conferences, interviews or whatever.

[Snake Eyes]

After everything i've pointed out you seriously think Justin Timberlake still deserves to be inducted.

Wait what? You've pointed out your opinion and I'm expected to swallow it? I didn't realise you're the voice of the forum, get over yourself. I think given his musical merits JT will have a place in the MHOF, you don't like that, cry me a river.

[Snake Eyes]

@Viva - Definately with you on the Bar Kays


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[Brian]

Wait what? You've pointed out your opinion and I'm expected to swallow it? I didn't realise you're the voice of the forum, get over yourself. I think given his musical merits JT will have a place in the MHOF, you don't like that, cry me a river.

Watch it Snake eyes I was just asking a simple question a yes or no would have done it.

I wasn't saying or implying any ego or saying i'm the voice of the forum.

I was however presenting an intelligent counter argument and i was trying to persuade you as to why Timberlake shouldn't have a place.

If you still think he does after all i've said that's fine.

It's just like i countered Viva Elvis' post about Chips Moman.

[King Of The Whole World]

What I would like to know is who will accept the induction on Elvis' behalf? My guess would be Priscilla or Lisa. I would hope Lisa would be the one to accept the honor.

[Brian]

What I would like to know is who will accept the induction on Elvis' behalf? My guess would be Priscilla or Lisa. I would hope Lisa would be the one to accept the honor.

If anyone shows up to except the award it will be Priscilla.

[Snake Eyes]

Watch it Snake eyes I was just asking a simple question a yes or no would have done it.

I wasn't saying or implying any ego or saying i'm the voice of the forum.

I was however presenting an intelligent counter argument and i was trying to persuade you as to why Timberlake shouldn't have a place.

If you still think he does after all i've said that's fine.

It's just like i countered Viva Elvis' post about Chips Moman.

This is tearin' up my heart! You offered your opinion and whilst I agree with certain aspects, I don't agree with your opinion that JT doesn't deserve a place. Let's not forget he's not even on that list anyway. But for you to consider, here are some career highlights.

Six Grammys, 4 Emmys. Donations of $100,000 to the Memphis Rock 'N' Soul Museum, a further $100,000 to the Memphis Music Foundation, a tequila dedicated to Memphis called 901 which I believe is the area code?

Co-wrote his debut album Justified which has sold over 10 million copies, co-wrote and produced his second album FutureSex/LoveSounds which has been certified multi platinum and again, sold over 10 million copies. If memory serves, he's also a huge fan of Elvis and had/has a clothing range which was inspired by Elvis.

Not bad from someone who has contributed nothing. However, like I've also stated twice, if the criteria is based solely upon recording in Memphis, then it's tough on JT, but I don't think that will be the case. I understand you don't like him and if you still think he doesn't deserve a future nod, then I'm fine with it. We will agree to disagree.

Also just remembered the McDonalds thing do do do do doooooo I'm Loving It.

[Snake Eyes]

What I would like to know is who will accept the induction on Elvis' behalf? My guess would be Priscilla or Lisa. I would hope Lisa would be the one to accept the honor.

I hope it's Lisa too.

[vivaelvis]

Snakeyes is correct. Timberlake has done more for Memphis than anyone since Elvis. He's got a home there in Southwind just outside of East Memphis (or did have) where all the rich and famous live. I know that a few years ago he and Jessica Beil, were staying there during the Christmas holidays. It even made national news. They visited Elvis' birthplace during that time. He helped launch the Rock & Soul Museum in downtown and he's been a strong advocate for the entire city, Graceland, the Civil Rights Museum, and now is part owner of the NBA franchise, the Memphis Grizzlies. He's also said to be wanting to record his next album in Memphis, whenever that may happen. He would have recorded both of his previous albums there had it not have been for his partner Timbaland having an under the table agreement with people in Myrtle Beach, SC where his two Grammy award winning albums were recorded.

[debtdbruno]

thanks for all this......never know so much about JT

[Brian]

Snakeyes is correct. Timberlake has done more for Memphis than anyone since Elvis. He's got a home there in Southwind just outside of East Memphis (or did have) where all the rich and famous live. I know that a few years ago he and Jessica Beil, were staying there during the Christmas holidays. It even made national news.

Justin Timberlake hasn't done more for Memphis music than anyone since Elvis.

Let's be realistic all the people on the induction list have done more for Memphis music than Timberlake.

[Brian]

Not bad from someone who has contributed nothing. However, like I've also stated twice, if the criteria is based solely upon recording in Memphis, then it's tough on JT, but I don't think that will be the case. I understand you don't like him and if you still think he doesn't deserve a future nod, then I'm fine with it. We will agree to disagree.

I am aware of Timberlake's achievements.

I would like to say one more thing about Justin Timberlake.

As i said i think he will be inducted eventually because as a museum they will need tourists and inducting Timberlake would help them with that.

If i had to make a predicition i think Timberlake will get inducted before Chips Moman does.

I think when Timbelake does get inducted he will pale in comparsion to the other inductees.

I think Timberlake could help put Memphis back on the map by recording a couple of his albums there but he doesn't do that.

If Elvis had lived at Graceland but never recorded anything in Memphis and the Memphis music hall of fame decided to induct him because he was the most famous resident that would be the equivalent to Justin Timberlake.

It has nothing to do with me liking or not liking Justin Timberlake i just don't think he deserves it.

[Snake Eyes]

I am aware of Timberlake's achievements.

I would like to say one more thing about Justin Timberlake.

As i said i think he will be inducted eventually because as a museum they will need tourists and inducting Timberlake would help them with that.

If i had to make a predicition i think Timberlake will get inducted before Chips Moman does.

I think when Timbelake does get inducted he will pale in comparsion to the other inductees.

I think Timberlake could help put Memphis back on the map by recording a couple of his albums there but he doesn't do that.

If Elvis had lived at Graceland but never recorded anything in Memphis and the Memphis music hall of fame decided to induct him because he was the most famous resident that would be the equivalent to Justin Timberlake.

It has nothing to do with me liking or not liking Justin Timberlake i just don't think he deserves it.

All the people on that list have had/have successful careers either as producers or recording artists right? So has JT, the only difference being that he has yet to record in Memphis. The MHOF will not black ball JT purely on this, they will view it like I do, on his hugely successful career.

Your standards must be exceptionally high if you don't think he deserves to be inducted.

[King Of The Whole World]

All I can say is, I'm bringing sexy back!!!

[vivaelvis]

Justin Timberlake hasn't done more for Memphis music than anyone since Elvis.

Let's be realistic all the people on the induction list have done more for Memphis music than Timberlake.

You missed my point. I said since Elvis. All of the inductees came before or during Elvis' lifetime. Nobody since, black or white, has had such an enormous impact on the city's image the way Timberlake has had. He loves Memphis so much that he at one time was wanting to build his dream home on the Mississippi River, but the government wouldn't allow it. Justin's grandfather once met Elvis back in the 60's and his mother Lynn attended Elvis' concerts at the Mid-South Coliseum form 1974-76 and was a member of the For The Heart fanclub in Memphis back in the 70's. Justin has also publicly claimed on many occasions that Elvis was the first thing that he ever heard as a child growing up in Millington, TN, just north of Memphis.

Justin also launched his own record label called Tennman Records and although it's based out of LA, it was supposed to be in Memphis. But political powers wouldn't step up and help fund it therefor it got backing from LA. Justin's label would have re-launched the music scene in Memphis creating many new important jobs and brought outsiders back to Memphis to record the way that Stax, American and Sun did back in the days.

[Brian]

All the people on that list have had/have successful careers either as producers or recording artists right? So has JT, the only difference being that he has yet to record in Memphis. The MHOF will not black ball JT purely on this, they will view it like I do, on his hugely successful career.

Your standards must be exceptionally high if you don't think he deserves to be inducted.

It's just that the other inductees have contributed to Memphis music while Justin Timberlake hasn't.

That's a very important thing.

[vivaelvis]

It's just that the other inductees have contributed to Memphis music while Justin Timberlake hasn't.

Go back and re-read my post. Justin WANTED to launch his label in Memphis, not LA. But political powers who wanted a cut in didn't allow it to be funded therefor it went out west. Justin did sign a few artists from Memphis for his new label. A rap group, a contemporary country/pop artist and another act.

[Brian]

Go back and re-read my post. Justin WANTED to launch his label in Memphis, not LA. But political powers who wanted a cut in didn't allow it to be funded therefor it went out west. Justin did sign a few artists from Memphis for his new label. A rap group, a contemporary country/pop artist and another act.

I did read your post.

Justin Timberlake may have wanted to have his label located in Memphis but it's not it's in LA.

These artists from Memphis on Timberlake's label will they be recording in Memphis or Los Angeles?

[Snake Eyes]

It's just that the other inductees have contributed to Memphis music while Justin Timberlake hasn't.

That's a very important thing.

Ok, this is how I feel about this discussion now


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[Snake Eyes]

All I can say is, I'm bringing sexy back!!!

I'll let you whip me if I misbehave!! :wiggle:

[King Of The Whole World]

I'll let you whip me if I misbehave!! :wiggle:

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