Happy birthday and congratulations to Musicians Hall of Fame inductee and soon-to-be Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Peter Frampton. 

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Steve Cropper of Booker T. & the M.G.'s shares the story behind their iconic hit, 'Green Onions.'
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We are excited to introduce the first-ever Musician of the Month, Sophie Jacobs!

The Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum is proud to partner with News Channel 2 to shine a light on young musicians.
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R&B singer Wilson Pickett collaborated with top studio bands at Stax Studios and Fame Studios. Some of his top hits with the Swampers are 'Land of A Thousand Dances' and 'Mustang Sally'.

Pictured are Jimmy Johnson, Wilson Pickett, Spooner Oldham, Roger Hawkins, and Junior Lowe.

This 1960 Jazzmaster was custom painted to match the other band members’ instruments in Dick Dale’s band, the Del-Tones. Dick also verified that this was the guitar used and seen in the movie “Beach Party.”

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Buddy Harman was the first staff drummer hired for the Grand Ole Opry and is probably the first and best-known of the original Nashville A-team session drummers. He played on many records, and one of the most iconic songs he played on was 'Oh, Pretty Woman' by Roy Orbison.

We just launched 16 new hat and beanie designs!

Check them out in our gift shop at The Musicians Hall of Fame Museum or keep a look out for them in our online store.

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Best known for his time as the drummer in the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Mitch Mitchell used this iconic kit to record on Axis: Bold as Love and the group’s final studio album, Electric Ladyland.

These drums can be heard on “All Along the Watchtower” and “Crosstown Traffic.”

Ever wonder how guitar legends are made?

Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles, shares the unforgettable moment when he was taught slide guitar by none other than Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers Band!

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Session guitarist and record producer Chip Young played the intro on several iconic records. In this clip, he plays the intro to Dolly Parton’s record, “Jolene.”

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President JFK’s portable Fisher Allegro Stereo accompanied him on his global travels, allowing him to enjoy his favorite music no matter where he went. Also featured is his personal copy of 'Jackie Gleason Presents Champagne, Candlelight and Kisses' resting on the turntable.

Congratulations to Musicians Hall of Fame 2007 inductee James Burton, as he is being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame!

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New merch has arrived! Check out our latest merch in the gift shop located in the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum. Come See What You’ve Heard!

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Producer and guitarist Chip Young donated This Ampex tape recorder to the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum.
This Ampex was used to record Sun Records artists including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and BB King to name a few.

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Hal Blaine played on over 150 hit records and at least 40 number 1 hit singles throughout his career. As a member of LA’s legendary session troupe, The Wrecking Crew, Blaine used this drum kit in the studio with the Beach Boys, the 5th Dimension, and Frank Sinatra to name a few.

Billy Sherrill met Charlie Rich when he was producing at the Nashville studio of Sun Records. Years later, Rich signed with Epic Records and worked with Sherrill again. They would go on to release one of Charlie’s classic tracks in 1973; “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World.”

One of the first things you experience on your journey through the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum is the Jerry Kennedy Theatre.

Jerry Kennedy is an American record producer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was also head of Mercury Records in Nashville from 1969-1984.

Grammy award-winning bassist, vocalist, and songwriter Will Lee talks about playing with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman. Will was a member of the Letterman Show band for 33 1/3 years. Will was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2014.

The MHOF is proud to partner with WKRN News 2 Musician of the Month! Nominate a high school junior or senior student you feel is earning of the title. This could be a solo act, duo, trio or group but the individual must play an instrument to be eligible to win.

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In 1969, Bob Dylan recorded his country album, Nashville Skyline, produced by Bob Johnston, who also produced Dylan's Blonde on Blonde and Cash's At Folsom Prison. They recorded 15 songs together for the Nashville sessions but would only keep, 'Girl From The North Country.'