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Happy birthday William Bell! youtube.com/watch?v=vXUznx…

Do you know what the "W.C." stands for in W.C. Handy? #musictrivia

The answer is William Christopher! The blues legend was born on November 16, 1873, in Florence, AL. #musictrivia

Take a look at this tribute to Skip Pitts with rare interview excerpts: youtube.com/watch?v=AUeTyN…

. Paul McCartney remembers Scotty Moore: ow.ly/FLhQ30l0ZeV

In 1981, the mayor of Odessa, TX declared today Roy Orbison Day!

Aretha Franklin performs "I Say a Little Prayer" on the Cliff Richard Show in 1970: youtube.com/watch?v=STKkWj…

On this day in 1940, Billboard published its first best selling singles list. #MusicHistory

"The Lord can give, and the Lord can take away. I might be herding sheep next year." - Elvis Presley

This week on Memphis Musicology we explore the life of Style Wooten, an enigmatic and eccentric record label owner who specialized in vanity recordings. Although he ran upwards of 6 labels at a time, his gospel label Designer has come to define his legacy. ow.ly/SLD830l2Vya

"I've always been in love with that Delta-flavored music, the music that came from Mississippi and Memphis." -Robbie Robertson

"With his pretty words and ways. In your heart, he took my place." -Johnny Cash #namethatsong

"Heartaches, stop knockin' at my window. I don't wanna hear what you have to say." -Ann Peebles #namethatsong

Take a listen to this alternate mix of "Thirteen" by Big Star: youtube.com/watch?v=NnEzke…

Today, we remember the life and legacy of MemphisMusicHOF inductee, Charlie Rich, who died on this day in 1995.

Take a look at the Silver Fox, Charlie Rich performing "Behind Closed Doors" live: youtube.com/watch?v=iyoPaV…

So glad we could put some #MemphisMusic in your day! x.com/ShelliThelen/s…

Sam Phillips talks about Elvis on Charlie Rose in 2002 - we're remembering the man behind rock'n'roll today on the anniversary of his passing. youtube.com/watch?v=VpsWGr…

Today in 2003, Sun Studio was declared a historical landmark by the U.S. National Registry of Historic Places.

Happy birthday to #EstelleAxton, the co-founder of soul powerhouse Stax Records