Sun Studio

We’re operating 1950’s style today at Sun Studio. CASH ONLY July 20, 2024. Tour tickets can be purchased on our website but we cannot currently process credit cards on site. Thanks for understanding!

On July 5th, 1954, Elvis Presley stepped into the studio with upright bass player, Bill Black and guitar player, Scotty Moore. That day, Sam Phillips recorded their version of Arthur Crudup’s ‘That’s Alright’ forever changing popular music. Today we celebrate 70 years of Rock’n’roll!

Who knew that was a thing? 🐓 Here is Rosco Gordon, his rooster Butch, and Sam Phillips. 🎶 Listen to "Sun Records Originals: Just Love Me Baby" here: https://SunRecords.lnk.to/JustLoveMeBaby

J.M. Van Eaton December 23, 1937 - February 9, 2024

“Hello Everyone,

It’s with a heavy grieving heart that I announce this morning the passing from time into eternity of my husband of 42 years at 10:30pm CST February 9, 2024.

He was 86 years old, and had an incredibly filled life. He loved all of his devoted fans who became amazing friends. He was our family, but his passion for music and love for you all let him belong to everyone.

Peace to you all always,
Deborah”

J.M. meant the world to the staff of Sun Studio. He was so much more than just a historical artist we spoke about - he was a true friend. Today, our hearts are heavy but we celebrate that we had the chance to be a small part of his amazing life.

Please post your stories and pictures below! If you ever had the chance to speak with him, you know he was something special!

Sun studio will be closed Wednesday, February 7th for necessary building maintenance.

🏁🚗 While we’re unavailable, be sure to check out Edge Motor Museum just up the street on Marshall Ave!

See you all tomorrow at 10am!

🎶Hey music lovers, we'd love to hear from you!🎶 Sun Studio has been nominated for USA TODAY's Best Music Museum and we need your support. Head on over to check out all the other great nominees and vote for your favorite museum. (Each individual can vote once a day until February 12th)

Vote for Sun Studio as 2024's Best Music Museum Sun Studio: Vote for your favorite music museum!!

☀️ OPEN Friday, January 19th☀️

Hey music lovers, the sun is shining and we’re back open for tours! We may be a touch later than our normal opening time (10am) but bundle up and plan to head on over sometime today.

❄️CLOSED❄️

It’s a snow day in Memphis! Sun Studio will be closed Monday, January 15th - we’ll see y’all when it warms up a bit!

If you could record with any artist at Sun Studio, who would it be? 🎶 Listen to "Get Rhythm: Sam Phillips and Sun Records' Beginnings" here: https://SunRecords.lnk.to/SunRecordsBeginning

Sunday, January 22nd we will be opening at noon. (First tour at 12:30pm)

Please join us on the Graceland lawn at 9am for Lisa Marie Presley’s memorial service.

Rest in peace, Lisa Marie ❤️

Happy birthday to the King of Rock N’ Roll ! We love this photo of him and the lovely Becky Phillips. He would often drop in after midnight to hang with Sam and the family.

Happy Birthday, Elvis!

January 3, 1950 | 706 Union Ave.

73 years ago today, Sam Phillips changed music history forever by opening the doors of The Memphis Recording Service.

We are open for tours Saturday, December 24. Come on in and see us - the earlier the better! Please call ahead for accurate closing time as that may fluctuate.

We are open for tours Saturday, December 24! Come on in and see us - the earlier the better. Please call ahead for closing time as that may fluctuate depending on how busy we are. Thanks!

CLOSED Friday, December 23
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Due to winter weather conditions, Sun Studio will be closed today, Dec 23. Please check our website for re-opening updates.

Exciting News! A picture of Roy Orbison and ELVIS PRESLEY has finally been found. Here it is!

This photo was taken at Sam Phillip’s house on Menden Hall Road in Memphis in the late spring of 1957. Elvis is wearing a medallion he got in Ottawa, Canada from a fan on April 3rd and his hair is certainly 1957, dyed black. Roy Orbison is wearing his “Ooby Dooby” diamond ring and his hair is also dyed black. The photo was taken to Cecile Hollifield in Midland/Odessa by Roy himself. This was a nice souvenir for Hollifield to have, as he was friends with both singers and with Sam Phillips. Roy always said he met Elvis in Memphis on June 1st 1956 at the Overton Park Shell, so this picture is definitely 1957.

(There are more pictures out there.
Possiblilities are the June 1, 1956 Overton Park Shell Concert and backstage in Las Vegas in 1976.)

Thank you to all involved in finally releasing this picture to the public.

Today we are mourning the loss of a legend. Sun recording artist, Jerry Lee Lewis, has passed away at the age of 87. He gave Sun the top two biggest hits of all time; “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and “Great Balls of Fire”. Cheers to the last man standing!

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We will be CLOSED Wednesday, August 31st for building maintenance.

Thursday, September 1st - CLOSED
Please check sunstudio.com for updates.

We will be back open regular hours Friday, September 2nd with a brand new air conditioning system!

Memphis Tour | Sun Studio | Memphis Welcome to the official site for Sun Studio. The Birthplace of Rock 'N' Roll and home to the 'Million Dollar Quartet' - Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Ike Turner all recorded in this studio

Sun Studio updated their business hours.

“If I Can Dream” official video by Måneskin out NOW ☀️ Watch it here: https://bit.ly/3biyb4K
It was an honor to have the band film here at Sun Studio for the marvelous Elvis Movie soundtrack.

If I Can Dream (From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS) (Official Video) Music video by Måneskin performing If I Can Dream (From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS) (Official Video). This Compilation (C) 2022 RCA Records...