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29 March 2015

All the Way to Memphis

[Click to embiggen pics in slide show]
Entering Mississippi
Stopping for gas in Elvis's hometown
Ardent Studios: Home of Big Star
Yes, that Big Star
Portrait of Big Star in the Ardent hallway
The Big Board at Ardent
This probably means you!
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!
Did not make it there, but snapped a drive-by pic of the billboard
Ruins of U.S. Marine Hospital
Metal!
Mississippi River Railroad Bridge
Another view
Where we didn't stay
One of our host's most prized possessions. And why wouldn't it be?! Thanks, D!
Elvis's favorite restaurant. Didn't get a chance to stop in this trip, but I've eaten there before.

I'm sure you've heard of it.
THE place to meet for ribs in town! Thanks, Ronny!

2 comments:

  1. Looks like a fine trip.

    By the way, this is the first I've hard of Gus's Fried Chicken.
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  2. Of course, true Memphians claim it's not even the best fried chicken in Memphis.

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