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Review: Charles Vergo’s Rendezvous, Memphis, Tennessee

Review: Charles Vergo’s Rendezvous, Memphis, Tennessee

Robert September 25, 2011 0

When one thinks of Memphis, it is hard not to think of slow-cooked dry ribs and the best place to find those in Memphis is Charles Vergo’s Rendezvous Charcoal Ribs. In 1948, Charlie Vergos

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Sun Records, Memphis, Tennessee

Sun Records, Memphis, Tennessee

Robert September 23, 2011 1

DJ Sam Phillips founded Sun Records in 1952.  The first single he released was  Johnny London singing “Drivin’ Slow“.  The following year, 18 year old Elvis Presley visited the studio (Memphis Recording Service) to

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Graceland at Christmas

Graceland at Christmas

Robert September 23, 2011 1

At Christmas, 2009, I made my second trip to Graceland (read about my first visit, here).  Graceland is a very different experience at Christmas.  Every Christmas, the staff at Graceland decorate the house in

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Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee

Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee

Robert September 16, 2011 2

Truly, one of the places I have always been most excited about wanting to visit is the home of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Graceland is a huge tourist attraction and

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