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Sounds of Memphis

Sounds of Memphis

Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the 2003 Santa Monica Film Festival

Genres

MusicDocumentary

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A look into the birth of the soul music scene on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Chronicles the rise of soul music, the creation of many iconic songs, and the effect that the genre would have on generations to come. Featuring interviews with B.B. King, Isaac Hayes, Steve Copper, and many other legendary artists.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

19 February 2002

Country

Cast

James Alexander

James Alexander

Self

Al Bell

Al Bell

Self

James Blackwood

James Blackwood

Self

Paul Burlison

Paul Burlison

Self

Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper

Self

Jim Dickinson

Jim Dickinson

Self

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

Self

B.B. King

B.B. King

Self

Willie Mitchell

Willie Mitchell

Self

Sam Moore

Sam Moore

Self

Calvin Newborn

Calvin Newborn

Self

Sam Phillips

Sam Phillips

Self

David Porter

David Porter

Self

Billy Lee Riley

Billy Lee Riley

Self

Lewie Steinberg

Lewie Steinberg

Self

Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas

Self

Rufus Thomas

Rufus Thomas

Self

Ike Turner

Ike Turner

Self

J.M. Van Eaton

J.M. Van Eaton

Self

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