View Larger Map Local Memphis Music Scene Memphis, like other cities on the Mississippi River, has played a major role in the developments of blues, r&b, rock and country music. The city has been immortalized in many songs such as "Memphis, Tennessee" by Chuck Berry and "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. In the 2010 Census Memphis had a metro population of over 1.3 million. Over half the population is A frican American. About 20% of the population lives below the poverty line. Yet the city is very rich in entertainment history as it has been the home of many major motion pictures as well as hit records. Notable acts from Memphis include Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Muddy Waters, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, Robert Johnson, W.C. Handy, Booker T & The MGs, Al Green, Isaac Hayes and The Sylvers. The local music scene is covered by Memphis.com. Annika * Ashton Riker * Bria * Brian Timothy Sharpe * Chandell * Darryl Evan Jones * Deering and Down * Eddy Campbell * Eric Hughes Band * Futuristic Nostalgia * Ghost Town Blues Band * Grace Askew * Jamie Elswick * Jazmin Akea * Kyle Paisley * Lyrika Holmes * Mashaa * Megan J * Nesha Deshaun * Rainy Day Manual * Redd Velvet * Redvelvet December * Shortwave Dahlia * Skillet * Tim Terry Experience * Tonya Dyson * Tori Norton * Women Who Jam! * © Playlist Research. All rights reserved. |