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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

Mon 23 Dec

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $20.00

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What's Included

Professionally Guided Tour

Additional Info

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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Parking is on-site.
Masks are Required as of July 30, 2021

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 (95)

helensims61

Nov 2022

How great standing in the place that the Rolling Stones, Cher, Lulu, etc have all recorded. Learning how they made music and the magic still continues

Response from Host

Nov 2022

So glad you came to visit and enjoyed your time at the studio!

Z8067NHkathyh

Nov 2022

This was a very surreal experience to be in the same room where so many greats have gone before. Terrell was a very knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. The young man working in the lobby was equally knowledgeable and a pleasure to speak with. There are a few souvenirs available but not as many as I had hoped for. The ability to purchase music created in the studio would be a great addition to what is being currently offered.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate the shout outs for our great staff. We are trying to add music back to the gift shop offerings as you are so right! Thank you!

Marc_P

Nov 2022

Having grown up listening to all the bands that recorded at Muscle Shoals it was just so cool being on this hallowed ground. The fact that it was almost torn down but restored instead is fantastic. The two host are so welcoming and full of stories about all that went on there. Thank you so much. The studio tour was a walk back to a simpler time when music came from the soul of individuals with incredible talent even though they were just kids. Learning about The Swampers was so cool. Without these three musicians it could not have happened. A must do on all rockers bucket list!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words and review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your time at our little studio!