After our delicious lunch, with stunning views, Eating Our Way Through The South – Part 4 – Three Sixty Grille 360, we still had more things to see and do while in Muscle Shoals and the surrounding areas. We continued our musical journey by going to The Alabama Music Hall of Fame, located at 101 Glenn Boulevard SW, in Fort Payne. It highlights and features country and music artists specifically from Alabama. I had no idea there were so many famous musicians from the state of Alabama. It is the state’s premier country and roots music museum. It features artifacts from over 1,000 artists, including Hank Williams and Tammy Wynette, alongside exhibits on the legendary Muscle Shoals sound.
Once again, we were in for a lot of musical history once we walked through these doors. Music is taken very seriously in these parts.
The stars definitely fell on Alabama. This wall, as well as the wall of portraits of the Alabama stars, is very impressive.
I love the music from all of these stars, but my favorite is Tommy Shaw, front man and guitar virtuoso from one of my all time favorite bands, STYX. Everyone featured in the museum though has made many great contributions to the world of music.
Who doesn’t love the “unforgettable” velvety voice of Nat King Cole?
The Band Alabama donated a whole tour bus to the museum. Life on the road was not nearly as glamourous as we are led to believe.
This was their home on the road, with each band member having just a bunk to call their own.
After touring the Alabama Hall of Fame, we went back to Blackberry Homestead for more visits with Bruce and Julia before leaving Muscle Shoals and making our trek back home. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our adventures in Muscle Shoals, and especially the time we spent with Bruce and Julia. Many thanks to both of you for your hospitality and all the fun times, but more importantly for your friendship. 🙂 We love you lots.
Life is full of adventures. Live live to the fullest and take as many adventures as you can while you can. Make as many memories as you can along the way too. ‘Til next time.
A Jeanne in the Kitchen 