Carole King Though Carole King might be more readily lumped in with the folk crowd, there is a case to be made for her to be considered a woman of rock. Many rock artists made use of her ...

King would rise through the regional entertainment ranks, recording at Sam Phillips’ fledgling Memphis Recording Service, and releasing his first sides for the Modern and R.P.M. labels.

On July 3, 1971, the world lost the Lizard King, Mr. Mojo Risin' himself, rock 'n' roll icon and Doors frontman Jim Morrison.

Memphis’ other major musical instruction, the iconic soul label Stax Records, also has a huge presence at the Rock Hall. Many of the label’s hitmakers from the ‘60s and '70s — including ...