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Peruse the list of Top 10 Memorabilia treasures on display at our cafe. For a more up close and personal look, visit our interactive memorabilia site and take the ultimate tour.
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The King of Rock n’ Roll is represented in the Memphis Hard Rock. On display are many pieces including but not limited to his denim jacket that he wore in the film, “Jailhouse Rock,” a suit worn in the film “Fun In Acapulco,” a parade uniform worn in the film “Frankie & Johnny,” a guitar that belonged to Scotty Moore that he played in the 1968 Singer Comeback Show, and much, much more!
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  | | Johnny Cash
On display is a Grammer Johnny Cash model guitar which is one of 3 made for Johnny circa 1969-71 by the Grammer brothers, a black gun holster & black leather belt owned by Johnny Cash, lyrics to the song “If I Were A Carpenter” from the “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” album in 1969, and a suit worn by “the man in black.”
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 | | Isaac Hayes
There have been few artists with a greater influence over the music of the '60s and '70s than Isaac Hayes. He laid the groundwork for Memphis Soul through his work with the legendary Stax label. His successful solo career predated not only the disco movement but also the evolution of rap. A suit worn by the great Isaac Hayes is on display in the Memphis Hard Rock.
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 | | Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison made his first widely distributed recordings for Sun Records in 1956. He was a capable rockabilly singer, and had a small national hit with his first Sun single, "Ooby Dooby," but he was far more comfortable as a ballad singer and really hit it big with Maverick Records. On display is a suit worn by the great Roy Orbison and a letter from Roy to a fan telling her he hoped she enjoyed his show and will continue to enjoy the records.
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 | | Carl Perkins
Carl Perkins came up with the idea for a song by a chance overhearing of a conversation between two teenagers at a dance one night coupled with a song idea from fellow Sun artist Johnny Cash. That song was “Blue Suede Shoes.” On display are his stage-worn blue suede shoes, a guitar that was custom made for him in the early 1970's and a letter from Carl to Dave Wawggett and Brian Smith authorizing them to represent him in fan club matters, May 22, 1964.
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 | | Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis was Rock n’ Roll's first great wild man. His early-recorded work is one of the most amazing collections of American music in existence. On display is a shirt that was worn on stage by Jerry Lee Lewis. It also appears on the cover of the album and single "Jerry Lee Lewis.” Also on display is a contract for his concert at Tower Ballroom, May 17, 1962, a ticket for the same show, and a letter from Bob Gold to Allan Williams about the concert.
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 | | Bob Dylan
On display in the Memphis Hard Rock are pieces including a guitar that was custom made from scratch per Bob’s request to match his old 1950 Broadcaster. He used the guitar on the 1989 lp, "Oh Mercy" and many live performances, a stage-worn hat, 5 Marine Band Harmonica boxes and working lyrics for “Stuck Inside of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again” and “Absolutely Sweet Marie.” Both songs appeared on the “Blonde on Blonde” album in 1966.
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 | | Maroon 5
Maroon 5 won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2005, but they have been rocking since the mid-90’s as the group Kara’s Flowers, a favorite in the college market. On display is a Taylor Acoustic that was at Adam’s side at every radio & TV acoustic show between 2002-2004 and a shirt that has been worn frequently by Adam Levine. Maroon 5 even held a recording session at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis.
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 | | Stax
The Memphis Stax sound is one of the most influential soul sounds in history and has produced such great artists as Otis Redding, Booker T & the Mg’s, Albert King, Rufus Thomas and many others. Their music was also celebrated by being covered by the Blues Brothers in their self-titled 1980 film. On display are several pieces related to Stax including Rufus Thomas’ stage-worn boots, John Belushi’s suit worn in the Blues Brothers film and his and Dan Aykroyd’s hat and sunglasses also worn in the film.
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 | | John Entwistle - The Who
On display is a guitar used by John during his Ox Band period and to record the soundtrack to the movie "Tommy" circa 1973-74. The guitar was signed in the Nashville Hard Rock where it was formerly on display, then again when John saw it here in Memphis.
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