mabrosELVISworld presents - Beale Street

The Chrysler 300C Convoy approached Downtown memphis - and from there we went to Beale Street, which was named after a war hero in 1841.

In Beale Street in 1909, W. C. Handy wrote the first ever published Blues-song "Memphis Blues". "Beale Street Blues" (published in 1916), another song of Handy, was responsible for the change of the name of the former "Beale Avenue".


Through the 20ies to the 40ies, famous artists like Louis Armstrong, Muddy Waters, Albert King, Memphis Minnie, B. B. King and many more were performing in the Beale Street and helped to advance the Memphis Blues.


During the great depression, the Beale Street began to bedraggle.

In 1966, the Beale Street was declared as historic landmark of the United States.
The first attempt of resurrection happened in the late 70ies. The first club of the new center of amusement opened in 1983.

Todays attractions are for instance the Hard Rock Cafe, the Silky O' Sullivan's, the B. B. King's Club and an old mall, A. Schwab's. The organisation of A. Schwab was formed in 1876.

To remind the people of what W. C. Handy has done for the Memphis Blues, Handy Park was built.


More exclusive video footage of the 30th Anniversary Elvis-week:

Elvis' Airplanes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S71UTugJOK8

Erich's Dream:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMfmbPw4sHM

Elvis Presley Boulevard:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1ESMoZJgD8

Brook's Inn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U02wwIe0s1E

Elvis' Birthplace:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZpV6_UCugI

Sun Studio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5iFaVHXuTI

Gates of Graceland:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfEmi7l9VzE

Candlelight Virgil:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVilxUVK5Js

Overton Park Shell & Audubon Drive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYt8MFUsxyA

Memphis Take Off:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCVENJ08c9o

B. B. King's Club:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jp7D-PuMQM

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[brucewwhite]

Love Beale Street was there in 2007 our 8 year ols son performed at the Superior Bar for nearly a month.

[fredtcb]

wow I there in june 2005 for 3 days loved the BBQ Ribs In BB Kings stayed at hampton Inn Just round the corner great clip thanks 4 the memories....2nd best after Elvis Blvd....not into blues but when i was there the BLUES where great have 2 been in memphis 2 here the Blues...

[cueballshaun]

My favourite street in the world. Wish I was there now!