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25 Musicians With Their Own Museums
By Meagan Drillinger, Stacker News
On 7/16/21 at 8:00 PM EDT
Musicians are immortalized through their songs and lyrics, which live on forever over the airwaves and on our playlists. But some musicians are so much more than recording artists they are historic legends.
And where do legends of history belong? In museums, of course. Stacker researched music museums around the world and chose 25 artists who have at least one museum dedicated to them and their music.
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Countless musicians across the world and across time have changed sound and culture forever, ushering in new trends, movements, and styles of music. From Bob Marley to ABBA, Scott Joplin to The Beatles, it s no surprise which musicians have museums dedicated to their memory and contribution to the world.
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From the obvious to off the beaten path, these cities are full of excellent blues joints and hosts to the history of the art form.
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Visiting these cities isn’t just about the music; it’s a peek into American culture.
You don’t have to be a die-hard blues fan to embrace this art form’s influence. The blues has strong connections to other styles of music gospel, soul, rock not to mention its ties to American history.
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After a year of quarantine, shutdowns and limited movement for most Memphians, this summer looks to be a busy one for travel and entertainment.
While the Bluff City boasts plenty of world-class music museums of its own, for those looking to make an easy regional road trip, there are a number of intriguing options. There are several spots in Mississippi and Tennessee some newly opened, others recently expanded that every music lover should check out.