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Muscle Shoals Sound Studio Tour in Sheffield Alabama

Muscle Shoals Sound Studio Tour in Sheffield Alabama

Overview

In 1969 the Swampers founded Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and within months they were attracting hit recording artists from around the world who came to them in search of the signature sound that forever changed American music. Through the generosity of Beats Electronics the legendary studio has been authentically restored. From the vintage equipment in the control room upstairs to the orange carpet in the Swampers' party room downstairs, the building looks exactly as it did during those magical years between 1969 and 1978. Peek into the bathroom where Keith Richards put the finishing touches on Wild Horses or sit at the piano that Paul Simon played on Kodachrome.

City: Alabama

Sun 11 May

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Sun 11 May

Starting at $25.00

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What's Included

Professionally Guided Tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Show Viator Voucher as proof of purchase to participate in Tour
Parking is on-site.

What To Expect

Muscle Shoals Sound Studio

The tour is of the iconic studio that produced hundreds of hit records including hits by the Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Boz Scaggs, Paul Simon, The Staple Singers, Leon Russell, Rod Stewart, Rival Sons, Linda Rondstadt and many more. The studio is still a working studio. Merch for sale to support our operations that are managed by a 501C3 non-profit. We are requiring masks currently and limiting capacity in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (161)

carrotgrl

Feb 2025

Amazing tour of Muscle Shoals Sound Studio! Our guide Will was incredibly knowledgeable and had great anecdotes about the Swampers and artists who had passed through the doors. The magic and energy of this treasure was readily apparent. A must see for any music lover.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words. We are happy that you enjoyed the tour!

Elizabeth_G

Feb 2025

Fabulous experience! Guide was amazing…..very knowledgeable and entertaining. Sorry I can’t remember his name. It felt so authentic and the spirit of those recording sessions was present all around.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted you enjoyed your tour!

queking

Feb 2025

This was an amazing tour lead by an incredible musician and tour guide named Will. Will did a great job of enriching our knowledge of the many, many first class musicians who recorded under a plethora of genres hit, after hit, after gold record, after platinum record. The Swampers studio musicians were among the best of the times and were in great demand. They backed so many artists there are too many to mention. try to get Will as your tour guide but I imagine all the guides are very good.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words about the tour and about Will! We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us!