Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

My guests are from the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. I'll be joined with Executive Director John Doyle and Administrator Laurie Montanaro.

The Rock 'n' Soul Museum first opened on April 29, 2000. It has welcomed over 1,000,000 visitors from all over the world, including thousands of school students who participate in the museum’s Education Program, eager to learn about the social changes that have impacted the nation and led to the development of rock ‘n’ roll.

The museum was the “first born” of the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution and was developed by the National Museum of American History (NMAH) to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution. In 1996, the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum became the first exhibition to have ever been developed by the Smithsonian Institution with another museum.

Their 2019 Induction Ceremony is coming up at the end of this week. Hear all about it!