Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio is an American recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama, formed in 1969 by four session musicians known as the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. It dates back to 1969. A short trip away is Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 4.2 mi off.
A museum inside Sheffield
You can stay in Sheffield
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio is inside Sheffield, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May and Oct
April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 74–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) has airline service, about 4 miles from Muscle Shoals Sound Studio.
Established in 1969
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio dates from 1969. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio is an American recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama, formed in 1969 by four session musicians known as the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. They had left nearby FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals to create their own recording facility.
They attracted noted artists from across the United States and Great Britain. Over the years, artists who recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio included Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Percy Sledge, the Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Duane Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Cocker, Levon Helm, Paul Simon, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Cliff, Cher, George Michael, and the Black Keys.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1969
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2006)
- Wikipedia readers
- 50K a year
Rooms near Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Lodging nearby is in Sheffield (6) and Florence (17).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Muscle Shoals Sound Studio | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | in town | — | 6 4 hotels · 2 motels | 9,416 | $134K | C |
| Florence | 4 mi north | 5 min | 17 11 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 42,581 | $196K | D |
| Tuscumbia | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 motels · 2 RV parks | 9,332 | $197K | A− |
| Muscle Shoals | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 17,666 | $200K | C− |
| Killen | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,039 | $175K | — |
| Russellville | 18 mi south | 30 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 10,904 | $124K | C+ |
| Rogersville | 23 mi east | 35 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,434 | $186K | C+ |
| Waterloo | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 183 | $99K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
All of these are within 68 miles.
66 mi ParkwayNatchez Trace Parkway8.0M visitors a year
58 mi MuseumU.S. Space & Rocket Center1.0M visitors a year
45 mi National Military ParkShiloh National Military Park347K visitors a year14 mi MuseumAlabama Music Hall of Fame
67 mi MuseumElvis Presley Birthplace54 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Elephant Sanctuary
65 mi MuseumBurritt on the Mountain54 mi Theme parkSpace City USAPhoto credits
Natchez Trace Parkway: Carol M. Highsmith (1946–), Public domain · U.S. Space & Rocket Center: formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Shiloh National Military Park: Ernest Mettendorf, Public domain · Elvis Presley Birthplace: Markuskun at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Burritt on the Mountain: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
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A visit to Muscle Shoals Sound Studio: questions
Is Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield?
Yes. It’s inside Sheffield, AL.
When is the best time to visit Muscle Shoals Sound Studio?
April, May and October, with highs of 74–81°.
What is the closest airport to Muscle Shoals Sound Studio?
Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), about 99 miles.
Where should I stay near Muscle Shoals Sound Studio?
Florence (4 mi, 17 places to stay), Sheffield (in town, 6 places to stay) and Tuscumbia (4 mi, 6 places to stay).
From people who live in Sheffield
Ask a question, or answer one, in Sheffield’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.