Muscle Shoals Sound Studio: Authentic Music History Tour
4.9
139 Ratings
Sheffield
Step back in time and explore the iconic Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, where legendary musicians recorded their hits. Discover the authentic history and signature sound that forever changed American music.
Duration:
40 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Muscle Shoals Sound Studio - The tour is of the iconic studio that produced hundreds of hit records including hits by the Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Paul Simon, The Staple Singers, Leon Russell, Rod Stewart, Rival Sons, Linda Rondstadt and many more. The studio is still a working studio. Merch for sale to support our operations that are managed by a 501C3 non-profit. We are requiring masks currently and limiting capacity in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
What's Included
- Professionally Guided Tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
In 1969, the group known as the Swampers established the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, and it didn’t take long for renowned recording artists from around the globe to seek them out for their unique sound that made a lasting impact on American music. Thanks to the benefaction from Beats Electronics, this legendary studio has been meticulously refurbished. With its vintage gear in the upstairs control room and the distinct orange carpet in the Swampers’ downstairs party room, the studio is an exact replica of how it appeared during its golden era from 1969 to 1978. Step into the bathroom where Keith Richards perfected Wild Horses, or sit at the piano where Paul Simon composed Kodachrome.
- Show Viator Voucher as proof of purchase to participate in Tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Parking is on-site.
- Masks are Required as of July 30, 2021
Location
Muscle Shoals Sound Studios
North Jackson Highway
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(139 Ratings)
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Suzanne_c
Apr 20, 2024
We traveled from Los... - We traveled from Los Angeles and Arizona to visit the Muscle Shoals Museum and it wa well worth it. We also visited the AL Music Hall of Fame and Fame Studios. It was all great but the highlight was Muscle Shoals. See it all.thanks
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Dianea264
Apr 11, 2024
Just go!! - We just completed an almost 2 week trip from our home in NC to Texas to see the solar eclipse. If you ask my husband he will say the highlight of the whole trip was visiting this studio!! So very much history in these walls. Our tour guide (whose name I’ve unfortunately forgotten) was outstanding. He had so many wonderful stories to tell about “the Swampers” and all the artists who recorded there. We had toured the Fame studio earlier in the morning and it seemed the right order to see things. Well worth your time!
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Joakim_b
Apr 10, 2024
Unforgetable - I loved the laid back attitude the great guide had. A must if you're into music. Gotta record here someday.
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Joannesy9572jl
Apr 2, 2024
Muscle shoals - Really good & so interesting. Lots of interesting photos & items to look at. Well worth a visit especially combined with the Fame studio
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Allison_w
Mar 23, 2024
Go! - One of the coolest tours I’ve ever been on. You will not regret taking the time to check this one out!
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George_e
Mar 22, 2024
What an unbelievable... - What an unbelievable tour. This small building produced the best music in the world. The tour guide made you feel like you were with the Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Segar, Cher - did I miss someone. A must see.
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Richard_k
Mar 10, 2024
Fantastic - Absolutely surreal being in the sound studio of some of the greatest music artists of all time . The tour was just the right amount of time but not rushed at all. Guide was great
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Y9829instevea
Dec 4, 2023
This is a must see for the music lovers. - We saw a documentary about this location and found it very interesting. So we planned a stop in to see it in person. We went on a tour with about 10 people and the guide. The guide was very informative about the history of the facility and answered every question that was asked of him. It’s amazing what all took place in this tiny facility. They have it set up just as it was way back when. You actually stand in between all the equipment as the guide speaks. If you enjoy music and some of the history of it you need to take a couple hours and spend it here.
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199dickz
Nov 26, 2023
Entertaining and informative tour - We loved the tour and especially the tour guide who was informative and entertaining. We would recommend this tour to anyone in the area who loves the old music.
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Nonni_k
Oct 31, 2023
Seeing where great music... - Seeing where great music was recorded.
The guide was very informative and shared terrific stories.. Everyone was interested
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