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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)

RDH2017

Nov 2024

This place has been on my Bucket List for years! As a music lover and history of music lover, I felt like a kid in a candy store! I don't even know where to begin! Chase was a great tour guide and knew the building and its rich history well. This place is a former casket shop (and yes it's haunted according to Chase). Cher was the first artist to record here and named her album "3614 Jackson Highway", the address of the studio. Other huge names who recorded here include the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Bob Seger, and Lynyrd Skynyrd to name just a few. From the famous lyrics to Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Now Muscle Shoal has got The Swampers, and they've been known to pick a song or two (yes, they do!)" The Swampers were a rhythm section session musicians who recorded back up in the studio. There is also a small but really neat souvenir gift shop that has t-shirts, magnets and other cool items. The cool vibes were everywhere! If these walls could talk...

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you so much for the enthusiastic review! We love it when our visitors are super excited to be in this special place!

Christine_P

Nov 2024

An engaging and informative presentation gave the background to the evolution and development of this studio and the many famous artists who have recorded there over the years. Having lived through this era ourselves, we found it all fascinating and quite emotional.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you for your kind words and so glad it touched you . We love to share the magic of this place with the world!

Michael_t

Oct 2024

the guide! he was informative, personable and his first hand experiences with the characters made the tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you for your kind review. We really love sharing this special place with the world.