Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #123 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Memphis

The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #123 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/09/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Memphis Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    Episode 123 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Memphis Date: July 9, 2026 Episode 123 of The Bus Stop Blues rolls straight down Beale Street for another installment of A Chapter in the History of the Blues, this time exploring one of the most important music cities ever carved into the American landscape: Memphis, Tennessee. Road Bill and Kevin take listeners on a musical journey through the city that helped give birth to blues, rock and roll, soul, rockabilly, and rhythm & blues. From the smoky clubs of Beale Street and the legendary halls of Sun Studio to the soul-powered sound of Stax Records, Memphis became the crossroads where American music found electricity, grit, and swagger. Throughout the episode, the crew dives into the artists, songs, and stories that shaped Memphis into a musical capital known around the world. Featuring legendary tracks connected to the city’s deep musical roots, Episode 123 captures the sound of riverboats, neon signs, train whistles, and amplifiers glowing long after midnight. Featured Songs Carl Perkins – Blue Suede Shoes Albert King – Born Under A Bad Sign Junior Parker – Mystery Train Paul Simon – Graceland Marc Cohn – Walking in Memphis Chuck Berry – Memphis Sam and Dave – Soul Man Creedence Clearwater Revival – Proud Mary Johnny Cash – I'm Going To Memphis Bob Dylan – Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again Join us for a ride through the history, soul, and musical heartbeat of Memphis, a city whose influence still echoes through blues clubs, jukeboxes, and guitar amplifiers across the world.