America, the land of legends – what men think

Memphis, Tennessee / Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Sheffield, Alabama

Following in the footsteps of Marvin Gaye in Washington, DC
U.S. Growing up in poverty in the shadow of Capitol, Marvin Gaye was destined to record one of the most politically charged and important soul albums of all time, 1971's What's Going On. His hometown is Washington, DC. Tributes to this music legend. Marvin Gaye Park is a symbol of Marvin Gaye's investment in community and social causes. He first noticed big names in R&B and gospel at the Howard Theater in the late 1950s, before taking the stage for the first time in concert in 1962 as the stubborn Kind of Fellow. A historical place that has held such legends. James Brown, Stevie Wonder and The Supremes, now allowing audiences to see performances by new artists like Brandy and Kendrick Lamar.

Country music roots in Denver, Colorado
From Emmylou Harris to Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Judy Collins and Neil Young, the number of artists who have sung Colorado's praises is countless. Denver, nicknamed the Mile High City due to its 1,609 meter elevation, was once the gateway to the Wild West. John Denver wrote the song Rocky Mountain High in homage to the region. The area's history is steeped in country music, and visitors looking to catch a concert can head to the famous Grizzly Rose Bar. Finally, during the annual Country Jam Festival, the biggest country artists perform against the backdrop of Colorado's Red Mountains.

Memphis, Tennessee: City of Music Legends
Memphis, the birthplace of Elvis Presley, is the birthplace of many musical genres, from rock 'n' roll to blues and soul. Here, visitors can follow in King's footsteps at Sun Studios, where he recorded his first song, before moving on to Graceland, the vast estate built on his success. At the American Soul Music Stacks Museum, a former record label that featured Rufus Thomas, Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes, discover their history and bust out some dance steps as you browse the exhibits. Not far from there, on Beale Street, audio-guided tours let you immerse yourself in a jazzy atmosphere before attending a show at BB King's Blues Club. Finally, no visit to Memphis would be complete without a visit to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, immersing you in the city's musical history.