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Muscle Shoals Sound Studio

Sheffield, Alabama • Colbert County

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About This Property

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Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, is a modest brick building that became a legendary hub for soul and rock music. It was the original location of FAME Studios and later became the independent Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, a recording site for countless hits.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
6/2/2006
Other Names
3614 Jackson Highway

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Performing Arts
Periods of Significance
1950 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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