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| Entering Mississippi |
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| Stopping for gas in Elvis's hometown |
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| Ardent Studios: Home of Big Star |
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| Yes, that Big Star |
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| Portrait of Big Star in the Ardent hallway |
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| The Big Board at Ardent |
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| This probably means you! |
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| Reunion of the legendary Seafood Orchestra at memorial for fellow member Rick Ivy (also late of Panther Burns). You know you're in a music scene town when the Presbyterian minister quotes Tav Falco at the memorial service! |
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| Did not make it there, but snapped a drive-by pic of the billboard |
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| Ruins of U.S. Marine Hospital |
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| Metal! |
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| Mississippi River Railroad Bridge |
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| Another view |
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| Where we didn't stay |
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| One of our host's most prized possessions. And why wouldn't it be?! Thanks, D! |
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| Elvis's favorite restaurant. Didn't get a chance to stop in this trip, but I've eaten there before. |
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| I'm sure you've heard of it. |
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| THE place to meet for ribs in town! Thanks, Ronny! |
Looks like a fine trip.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, this is the first I've hard of Gus's Fried Chicken.
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Of course, true Memphians claim it's not even the best fried chicken in Memphis.
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