Memphis Music Hall of Fame facts for kids
| Address | 126 S 2nd St Memphis, Tennessee United States |
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| Coordinates | 35°08′26″N 90°03′13″W / 35.140437°N 90.053610°W |
| Public transit |  MATA Main Street Line Riverfront Loop |
| Type | Theater and museum |
| Website | |
| http://memphismusichalloffame.com/ | |
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame is a special place in Memphis, Tennessee. It celebrates musicians from Memphis who have achieved great things in music. Each year, new musicians are added to the Hall of Fame in a special ceremony. Since it started in 2012, more than 48 people or groups have been honored. The Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum, a non-profit group, manages the Hall of Fame. In July 2015, the Hall of Fame opened its own museum. It has cool items, video interviews, and fun exhibits you can interact with.
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History of the Music Hall
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame was created to honor Memphis's big role in many types of music. This includes blues, gospel, jazz, R&B, country, rockabilly, and hip-hop. The Hall of Fame officially began on November 29, 2012. Its first 25 honorees were inducted at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.
Each person or group inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame receives the Mike Curb Award. This award is named after Mike Curb, a famous songwriter, producer, and record company owner. A special committee chooses the new inductees each year. This committee includes authors, producers, historians, and leaders in the music world. The number of people inducted each year can be different.
On August 1, 2015, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame opened its museum and exhibit hall. You can find it at 126 S. 2nd Street, between the Hard Rock Cafe and Lansky Brothers' Clothier. The museum displays special items and old materials from almost all of the 60 inductees.
Honoring Music Legends: Inductees
The "inductees" are the musicians and groups who have been chosen to be part of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. They are honored for their amazing contributions to music.
Inductees of 2012
- Jim Stewart & Estelle Axton
- Bobby "Blue" Bland
- Booker T. & the M.G.'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
- ZZ Top
Inductees of 2013
- The Bar-Kays
- The Blackwood Brothers
- Rev. Herbert Brewster
- Johnny Cash
- Roland Janes
- Albert King
- Memphis Jug Band
- Phineas Newborn, Jr.
- David Porter
- Sid Selvidge
- Kay Starr
- Carla Thomas
Inductees of 2014
- Lil Hardin Armstrong
- Al Bell
- Big Star
- John Fry
- Furry Lewis
- Chips Moman
- Ann Peebles
- Carl Perkins
- Jesse Winchester
Inductees of 2015
- Alberta Hunter
- Al Jackson, Jr.
- Memphis Slim
- Scotty Moore
- Charlie Rich
- Sam & Dave
- Justin Timberlake
Inductees of 2016
- William Bell
- Hi Rhythm Section
- John Lee Hooker
- Charles Lloyd
- Marguerite Piazza
- Sam "The Sham" Samudio
Inductees of 2017
- Roy Orbison
- Memphis Horns
- Maurice White
- Frank Stokes
- Cassietta George
- Irvin Salky
- Jack Clement
Inductees of 2018
- Aretha Franklin
- The Box Tops
- 8Ball & MJG
- The Rock and Roll Trio
- Eddie Floyd
- George Klein
- O'Landa Draper
Inductees of 2019
- Tina Turner
- Steve Cropper
- Charlie Musselwhite
- Dan Penn
- Don Bryant
- Dee Dee Bridgewater
- The Memphis Boys
- Florence Cole Talbert-McCleave
Inductees of 2022
- Fred Ford
- Jim Gaines
- Booker T. Jones
- Ronnie Milsap
- Priscilla Presley
- Billy Lee Riley
- Mavis Staples
- J.M. Van Eaton
Inductees of 2023
- Carlos "Six July" Broady
- Gus Cannon
- Jimi Jamison
- Don Nix
- Deanie Parker
- Kirk Whalum
Inductees of 2024
- James Carr
- Kallen Esperian
- The Gentrys
- Kevin Kane
- Spooner Oldham
- Jazze Pha
- Wilson Pickett
- Rhodes, Chalmers, Rhodes
- Jack Soden
Inductees of 2025
- Art Gilliam
- Cordell Jackson
- Robert Johnson
- Denise LaSalle
- Wendy Moten
- Johnnie Taylor
See also
- List of music museums
- Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum
External links
- Official website: http://memphismusichalloffame.com/
