Sheffield: Muscle Shoals Sound Studio Guided Tour Alabama: Muscle Shoals Sound Studio Guided Tour
ID: GYG415742-754076
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Visit the space where hundreds of hit records were recorded with this guided tour of the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield. Hear the story behind sessions with artists like The Rolling Stones.
Explore the famous Muscle Shoals Studio Sound on this guided tour in Sheffield. Uncover the secrets of this space where legendary artists have recorded. Learn about past and present hits. Go behind the sound controls and pick up an instrument and play.
Meet your guide at the studio and begin your adventure into music-making history. Begin in the basement where several hidden wonders await you, including the wall of albums. Make your way upstairs to stand in the main studio.
Travel back in time as you listen to behind-the-scenes stories about the hundreds of hits that were recorded from 1969-1978. Discover how since the studio's restoration and reopening in 2017, it has revived its status as a hit-making machine.
Learn about the recent hit record, "Cold" by Chris Stapleton. Chill out as you listen to records by artists like The Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Cher, Rod Stewart, The Staple Singers, Millie Jackson, Boz Scaggs, Linda Ronstadt, Paul Simon, Leon Russell, and Willie Nelson .
Play the piano if you are so inclined or pick up a bass that was played by David Hood. Sit behind the control board and enjoy the view. Finish your tour in the gift shop where you can find classic merchandise that was worn by Mick Jagger, Willie Nelson, and many other music icons.
Highlights
- Discover the space where artists such as Keith Richards recorded top songs
- Travel back in time as you listen to stories about iconic music legends
- Stand in the spot where the Staples Singers recorded, "I'll Take you There"
- Visit the bathroom where Keith Richards finished writing, "Wild Horses"
- Have the opportunity to check out the view from behind the soundboard
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•Children must be accompanied by an adult
The entrance is in the front of the building which faces Jackson Highway. Enter through the gift shop. There is onsite parking.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
