The Memphis Boys
Saturday, Jun 25, 2011 8:00 PM
Doors open at 7 p.m.
What do legends like Elvis, Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson, Delbert McClinton, Smokey Robinson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson have in common?
Their names are Bobby Wood, Bobby Emmons, Gene Chrisman, Mike Leech, Reggie Young, and Tommy Cogbill, and they are: The Memphis Boys.
The Memphis Boys were the legendary house band at the American Sound Studio in Memphis, Tennessee between 1967 until it’s closing in 1972. Recently inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame, The Memphis Boys have played a large part in American music culture for the past forty years as the sound behind over 120 hit singles including: Elvis’ “Suspicious Minds, “In the Ghetto”, and “Kentucky Rain”, Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline”, Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind”, Dusty Springfield’s “Son of a Preacher Man”, and many, many, more.
Join us for an incredible moment in music history as the The Memphis Boys reunite for a once in a lifetime performance at our very own, Franklin Theatre.