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Memphis Sound may refer to: Memphis soul, a style of soul music developed in Memphis, Tennessee, during the late 1960s and early 1970s The Memphis Sounds
Memphis_Sound
Basketball team in Memphis, Tennessee
The Memphis Sounds were an American professional sports franchise that played in Memphis, Tennessee from 1970 until 1975 as a member of the American Basketball
Memphis_Sounds
Music genre
Memphis soul, also known as the Memphis sound, is the most prominent strain of Southern soul. It is a shimmering, sultry style produced in the 1960s and
Memphis_soul
1969 studio album by Elvis Presley
Memphis is the tenth studio album by American singer Elvis Presley. It was released by RCA Records on June 2, 1969. It was recorded at American Sound
From_Elvis_in_Memphis
Subgenre of hip hop that originated from Memphis, Tennessee
synthetic drum-kit sound with the TR-808, splitting the Memphis scene in two between those who preferred the live versus the digital sound. Alongside a strong
Memphis_rap
1969 studio album by Herbie Mann
jazz musicians, the album was recorded in Chips Moman's American Sound Studio in Memphis, a studio used by many well-known R&B and pop artists. The rhythm
Memphis_Underground
US recording studio (1967–1972) located at 827 Thomas Street in Memphis, Tennessee
036715°W / 35.163844; -90.036715 The American Sound Studio was a recording studio located in Memphis, Tennessee which operated from 1964 to 1972. Founded
American_Sound_Studio
National Basketball Association team in Memphis, Tennessee
seasons in Memphis, the Grizzlies played their home games at the Pyramid Arena. The city of Memphis was previously represented by the Memphis Sounds of the
Memphis_Grizzlies
American musician and actor (1942–2008)
the Memphis Tams. The prior owner was Charles O. Finley, the owner of the Oakland A's baseball team. Hayes's group renamed the team the Memphis Sounds. Despite
Isaac_Hayes
American musical artist and executive (born 1940)
the Dramatics, and Mel and Tim. Bell's promotional efforts drove the "Memphis sound" internationally and made Stax the second-largest African-American–owned
Al_Bell
City in Tennessee, United States
Memphis (/ˈmɛmfɪs/, MEM-fis) is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. Situated along the Mississippi River, it had a
Memphis,_Tennessee
English musician and singer and father of Elvis Costello (1927–2011)
Elvis Presley songs, Elvis Presley's Golden Hits Sung by Big Ross & The Memphis Sound, was reissued on CD in 2008 as Elvis' Dad Sings Elvis. McManus died
Ross_MacManus
of the Memphis Pros, Memphis Tams and Memphis Sounds of the American Basketball Association, the Memphis Southmen (also known as the Memphis Grizzlies)
Dick_Palmer_(broadcaster)
Production method developed by Phil Spector
chamber and tape echo processing, techniques derived in part from the "Memphis sound" associated with Sun Records. The full mix was routed into one of two
Wall_of_Sound
2010 studio album by Sheryl Crow
and Justin Stanley (Amy Winehouse) in their pursuit of "shimmering Memphis sound" and calls ballads "Stop" and Crow's cover of "Sideways" two of her
100_Miles_from_Memphis
1969 studio album by Al Green
and the tight arrangements of Memphis' renowned Hi Rhythm Section, the album ushered in a new era for "The Memphis Sound" – effectively kick-starting a
Green_Is_Blues
NBA professional basketball team season
The 1974–75 Memphis Sounds season was the fifth and final season of basketball in Memphis in the American Basketball Association (ABA), as well as their
1974–75_Memphis_Sounds_season
Megashop in Tennessee, United States
The Memphis Pyramid, formerly known as the Great American Pyramid and the Pyramid Arena, and colloquially known as the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid, is a pyramid-shaped
Memphis_Pyramid
American studio session band
The Mar-Keys were an American studio session band for Stax Records, in Memphis, Tennessee, in the 1960s. Formed in 1958 as the first house band for the
The_Mar-Keys
American rock and roll band
Reigning Sound was an American rock and roll band originally based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. As of 2019, along with fronting Reigning Sound, Greg
Reigning_Sound
American basketball player (1951–2004)
rebounds per game. Robinson spent the 1974–75 season with the Memphis Sounds. With the Sounds, Robinson appeared in only 10 games, averaging 4.0 points and
Ronnie_Robinson_(basketball)
American hotelier (1913–2003)
and others, bought the Memphis Tams franchise in the American Basketball Association. They changed the team to the Memphis Sounds. They quickly built a
Kemmons_Wilson
American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter (1897–1973)
Lizzie Douglas (June 3, 1897 – August 6, 1973), better known as Memphis Minnie, was a blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose recording career
Memphis_Minnie
1969 studio album and live album by Elvis Presley
the second album, titled Back in Memphis, contains entirely new material recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis. The album peaked at No. 12 on the
From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis
From_Memphis_to_Vegas_/_From_Vegas_to_Memphis
American basketball player and coach (born 1952)
Glenn McDonald (born March 18, 1952) is an American retired professional basketball player. He played three seasons for the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee
Glenn_McDonald_(basketball)
American rapper from Tennessee
professionally as Don Trip, is an American rapper. As a pioneer of the Memphis sound, he is perhaps best known for his 2011 single, "Letter to my Son" (featuring
Don_Trip
Arena in Tennessee, United States
Mid-South Coliseum is a defunct indoor arena in Memphis, Tennessee. The facility was opened in 1964, and became known "The Entertainment Capitol of the
Mid-South_Coliseum
1965 song by the Beatles
2015, p. 49. Kimsey 2009, p. 235: Memphis sound; Jackson 2015, p. 181: replacement as opening track to make album sound folk-rock; Turner 2016, p. 83: before
I've_Just_Seen_a_Face
1970 studio album by Brenda Lee
was produced entirely by Moman at the American Sound Studio in Memphis. The project utilized Memphis-based sessions musicians rather than The Nashville
Memphis_Portrait
Minor League Baseball rivalry
Redbirds–Sounds rivalry is a Minor League Baseball rivalry between Tennessee's two Triple-A baseball teams, the Memphis Redbirds and the Nashville Sounds. The
Redbirds–Sounds_rivalry
1969 studio album by Dusty Springfield
guitarist Reggie Young. Initial sessions were recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis, while Springfield's final vocals and the album's orchestral parts
Dusty_in_Memphis
Aborted ABA basketball team season
after previously going by the New Orleans Buccaneers, Memphis Pros, Memphis Tams, and Memphis Sounds, as well as their first and only season they would have
1975–76 Baltimore Claws season
1975–76_Baltimore_Claws_season
American businessman
"Sunbeam laid the cornerstone of what came to be known as the Memphis sound." Born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 6, 1906, Mitchell grew up on Beale Street
Sunbeam_Mitchell
American record producer and executive (1930–2022)
December 2022 "Stax Records founder Jim Stewart, who helped produce the "Memphis sound," is dead at 92", Music Times, 7 December 2022, retrieved 8 December
Jim_Stewart_(music_producer)
American record label
Stax Records is an American record company, originally based in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1957 as Satellite Records, the label changed its name to
Stax_Records
American basketball player-coach
Basketball Association team, the Memphis Tams. Finch played professionally for two years with the Tams, the Memphis Sounds and the Baltimore Hustlers and
Larry_Finch
American basketball player and coach (1944–2015)
Basketball Association (ABA) for the Minnesota Muskies, Indiana Pacers, and Memphis Sounds, and in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New York Nets
Mel_Daniels
American basketball player (born 1949)
Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Memphis Pros, Carolina Cougars, Spirits of St. Louis, Memphis Sounds, Kentucky Colonels, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio
Tom_Owens
American sports executive
Royals as well as several Memphis-based sports teams. Fogelman was first involved in sports as president of Memphis Sounds, the first professional basketball
Avron_Fogelman
American rockability band of the 1950s
the Bill Black Combo, and the music that would become known as "The Memphis Sound". The band was part of the evolution of music that resulted in the new
Snearly_Ranch_Boys
NBA professional basketball team season
that was done with, the Colonels would make easy work with both the Memphis Sounds and Spirits of St. Louis (both teams being playoff contenders this season
1974–75 Kentucky Colonels season
1974–75_Kentucky_Colonels_season
School in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Memphis Technical High School, originally Memphis Vocational School, was a high school that served downtown Memphis, Tennessee from 1911 to 1987. The
Memphis_Technical_High_School
Basketball player selection
in the ABA under that name, as well as the only draft that both the Memphis Sounds and Spirits of St. Louis would be involved in altogether under those
1975_ABA_draft
American musical group
Louisville sound was a focus on country blues songs, like those favored by Jim Jackson and other Memphis-area solo artists. (The Memphis Jug Band recorded
Memphis_Jug_Band
American DJ and rapper (born 1970)
and music producer from Memphis, Tennessee. Known as the "Godfather of Memphis Rap," he is credited with pioneering the Memphis rap scene and influencing
DJ_Spanish_Fly
Topics referred to by the same term
Sound, an American women's gridiron football team Memphis Sounds, a defunct basketball team of the American Basketball Association Nashville Sounds,
Sound_(disambiguation)
Tennessee-Arkansas-Mississippi. The Memphis TAMS played from 1972 to 1974. In the 1975 season, the team was renamed to the Memphis Sound. Memphis has been home to several
Sports_in_Memphis,_Tennessee
American businessman (1918–1996)
League's California Golden Seals and the American Basketball Association's Memphis Tams. Finley was born in Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama, attended Ensley High
Charlie_Finley
American musician (1935–2022)
instrument and highly individualistic style set him apart. Appearing on Memphis Sounds with George Klein in 2011, Lewis credited his older piano-playing cousin
Jerry_Lee_Lewis
American basketball player (born 1947)
season of his ABA and professional basketball career playing for the Memphis Sounds. He averaged a career season-high scoring average of 17.1 points a game
Rick_Mount
1971 studio album by The Manhattan Transfer
different places. He was more into country and western, R&B, and the Memphis sound, and by then I'd become more interested in jazz and swing." This version
Jukin'
1990 studio album by ZZ Top
our longer projects. I think it took extra time because we moved to Memphis Sound studios on Beale Street. That area is chock full of distractions." The
Recycler_(album)
American basketball player (born 1952)
the 1970s. Wedman was the 2nd overall pick in the 1974 ABA draft by the Memphis Tams of the American Basketball Association and the 6th overall pick of
Scott_Wedman
Non-Profit event production organization for drum and bugle corps
Show" at the 2019 SoundSport International Music & Food Festival before joining Drum Corps Associates. In 2025, two corps, Memphis Blues and Zephyrus
Drum_Corps_International
Subgenre of hip hop and trap music
with rapper Lil Ugly Mane and record producer DJ Smokey revived the Memphis rap sound, which evolved into the "phonk" style. Music curator Ryan Celsius
Phonk
Civil rights declaration
Am A Man", All About Jazz, October 27, 2017. Marc Myers, "Mining the Memphis Sound", The Wall Street Journal, June 17, 2011. Costa, Mike (2016-07-20).
I_Am_a_Man!
American basketball player (born 1951)
pick of the 3rd round in the 1974 NBA draft. He was also drafted by the Memphis Tams in the 1974 ABA Draft. Wilson played for the Hawaii / Billings Volcanos
Bobby Wilson (basketball, born 1951)
Bobby_Wilson_(basketball,_born_1951)
American football executive
managed movie theaters in Delaware and Memphis, Tennessee. He then worked as an executive with Corondolet, a Memphis-based chain of department stores. From
Mike_Lynn
American horn section
the duo were also working sessions at Royal Studio and American Sound Studio in Memphis, at Atlantic Records in New York, and at FAME Studio in Muscle
The_Memphis_Horns
American basketball player
he was also selected in the sixth round of the 1975 ABA draft by the Memphis Sounds. Unable to find time on a deep 76ers team, despite his bond with teammate
Terry_Furlow
Basketball competition
hosted the game and defeated the Nets 108–99 on April 4, 1975. The Memphis Sounds' Eastern Division 111–99 semifinal loss on the road to the Kentucky
1975_ABA_playoffs
American football franchise in the USFL
the USFL had been more realistic and financially sound. Indeed, like the World Football League's Memphis Southmen before them, the Showboats appeared to
Memphis_Showboats
American basketball player (1955–2018)
college basketball for Oregon State University. He was drafted by the Memphis Sounds (soon to become the Baltimore Claws) of the American Basketball Association
Lonnie_Shelton
Minor League Baseball team in Nashville, Tennessee
the defunct Memphis Sounds of the American Basketball Association, who used them from 1974 to 1975. The color blue was added to Memphis' red and white
Nashville_Sounds
Song by King Curtis
"Memphis Soul Stew" is a song by American saxophonist and bandleader King Curtis. The track is a narrative that describes the Memphis Soul sound in terms
Memphis_Soul_Stew
American basketball player (1944–2020)
the Carolina Cougars, the Pittsburgh Condors, the New York Nets, the Memphis Sounds, the Baltimore Claws (preseason games only) and the Utah Stars. Carter
George_Carter_(basketball)
American sports executive (1935–2020)
an owner of the league's Memphis Sounds franchise with Isaac Hayes and Kemmons Wilson. After the 1974–75 season, the Sounds were sold and became the Baltimore
Mike_Storen
2012 studio album by Memphis May Fire
Rock Sound. Retrieved July 12, 2012. "Challenger by Memphis May Fire". sputnikmusic.com. Sputnik Music. Retrieved January 14, 2017. "Memphis May Fire
Challenger (Memphis May Fire album)
Challenger_(Memphis_May_Fire_album)
1990 studio album by Human Radio
Ross Donaldson (Skip Saylor Recording), Jim Godsey, John Fleskes (Memphis Sound Productions), Clark Germain, Eric Rudd and Stacey Baird (Ocean Way Recording)
Human_Radio_(album)
Sports season
start of the season the Eastern Division changed as the Memphis Tams gave way to the Memphis Sounds and the Carolina Cougars were bought by Ozzie and Daniel
1974–75_ABA_season
1969 single by Neil Diamond
It was arranged by Charles Calello, and recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Neil Diamond has provided different explanations for
Sweet_Caroline
Public university in Memphis, Tennessee, US
The University of Memphis (UofM or Memphis) is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1912, the university has an
University_of_Memphis
2025 studio album by Memphis May Fire
28, 2025). "Memphis May Fire, "Shapeshifter" Review". Sheldon, Izzy (March 31, 2025). "Shapeshifter - Memphis May Fire - Distorted Sound". Roberts, Rachel
Shapeshifter (Memphis May Fire album)
Shapeshifter_(Memphis_May_Fire_album)
American synth-punk band
Lost Sounds was a dark wave band from Memphis, Tennessee that was formed in 1999. The band was made up of Rich Crook on drums, Patrick Jordan on bass,
Lost_Sounds
American basketball player (born 1944)
(1969–1971), Carolina Cougars (1971–72), San Diego Conquistadors (1972–1974), Memphis Sounds (1974–75), Baltimore Claws (1975–76, who played only 3 preseason games)
Stew_Johnson
Pioneer team chosen during the 30th anniversary of ABA in 1997
Denver Rockets), the Kentucky Colonels, the Memphis Sounds (having also competed as the Memphis Tams, Memphis Pros, and New Orleans Buccaneers), and the
ABA_All-Time_Team
American journalist (1907–1983)
openly promoted south of the Mason-Dixon line. Thus, in creating the new Memphis sound the station WDIA birthed Black programming which spread throughout the
Nat_D._Williams
Marching band at the University of Memphis
The Mighty Sound of the South is the official marching band of the University of Memphis. The band plays at Memphis Tigers football games as a marching
Mighty_Sound_of_the_South
American basketball player (1942–1997)
Over his eight-year (1967–1975) ABA career, spent with the Pacers, Memphis Sounds, and Utah Stars, Brown scored 10,498 points and appeared in four All-Star
Roger Brown (basketball, born 1942)
Roger_Brown_(basketball,_born_1942)
2008 single by the Gaslight Anthem
like when you look back on that era a lot of it is embodied in that Memphis sound, so it's just a giant celebratory thing." The song's themes mix punk
The_'59_Sound_(song)
Football team representing the University of Memphis
The Memphis Tigers football team represents the University of Memphis in college football in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The
Memphis_Tigers_football
NBA professional basketball team season
played home to an American Basketball Association team known as the Memphis Sounds from 1970 to 1975. The team also moved into a new arena known as the
2001–02 Memphis Grizzlies season
2001–02_Memphis_Grizzlies_season
American singer (1937–1988)
the sounds of the black gospel church to pop music with their string of call-and-response hit records. Primarily recorded at Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee
Dave_Prater
American basketball player
Association as a member of the Virginia Squires, San Diego Conquistadors, and Memphis Sounds. He averaged 5.7 points per game in his professional career, and led
Billy_Shepherd_(basketball)
American basketball player
Nets cut O'Brien during 1974 training camp and he was signed by the Memphis Sounds. O'Brien said of being cut by the Nets that: I had the feeling I was
Jim O'Brien (basketball, born 1951)
Jim_O'Brien_(basketball,_born_1951)
American photographer
analogues to sound and music. In 2008, a Sound Affects book was published by Edition Kaune, Sudendorf. In 2003, while driving from Memphis to New Orleans
Christian_Patterson
American rock musician (1980–2010)
from Memphis, Tennessee. He was signed to Matador Records. He released recordings as a solo artist and as a member of the Reatards and Lost Sounds. Lindsey
Jay_Reatard
American songwriter (1937–2016)
country music, operating American Sound Studios and producing hit albums like Elvis Presley's 1969 From Elvis in Memphis and the 1985 debut album for The
Chips_Moman
American basketball player (born 1952)
Kansas City Kings and in the fourth round of the 1975 ABA Draft by the Memphis Sounds. Hansen signed with the Kansas City Kings and played for them in the
Glenn_Hansen
American basketball coach and executive
folded at the end of the 1972 season. The next season, he coached the Memphis Tams. 28 games into the 1974-75 ABA season, Bass was hired by the San Antonio
Bob_Bass
1991 studio album by Albert Collins
1991). "Iceman review". Q. Vol. 55. p. 67. Iceman (CD). Albert Collins. Memphis: Virgin Records. 1991. VPBCD-3.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others
Iceman_(Albert_Collins_album)
9th edition of the ABA championship
permanent fixture to their league. Prior to the start of the season, the Memphis Sounds relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, and briefly became the Baltimore Hustlers
1975–76_ABA_season
American basketball player (born 1953)
New Orleans Jazz in the first round of the 1975 NBA draft and by the Memphis Sounds in the second round of the 1975 ABA Draft. In the NBA Kelley played
Rich_Kelley
2018 studio album by Memphis May Fire
Distorted Sound. Retrieved April 15, 2020. Lewandowski, Nao. "Memphis May Fire - Broken". HM Magazine. Retrieved April 15, 2020. "Memphis May Fire announce
Broken (Memphis May Fire album)
Broken_(Memphis_May_Fire_album)
Style of blues music
many musicians gravitated to the blues scene in Memphis, changing the classic Memphis blues sound. Musicians such as Howlin' Wolf, Willie Nix, Ike Turner
Memphis_blues
1929 single by Kansas Joe and Memphis Minnie
country blues song written and first recorded by Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie in 1929. The lyrics reflect experiences during the upheaval caused
When_the_Levee_Breaks
American singer-songwriter and guitarist
guitarist from Memphis, Tennessee. From 2001 to 2022 he fronted Reigning Sound which was signed to Merge Records. After moving away from Memphis in the mid-2000s
Greg_Cartwright
American rock band
examples of the styles made popular by Moman and Penn at American Sound Studio in Memphis. Many of their lesser known Top 40 hits, including "Neon Rainbow"
The_Box_Tops
Musical artist
– Back to the Well (Icehouse) (vocals) 1997: Sandy Carroll – Memphis Rain (Inside Sounds) (vocals) 1998: The Afghan Whigs – Somethin' Hot (Columbia) (vocals)
Susan_Marshall_(musician)
1964 studio album by Otis Redding
Redding recorded for Volt Records, a subsidiary of Stax Records, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Volt LPs were initially issued on the Atco label, which released
Pain_in_My_Heart
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