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Capricorn Sound Studios and
Museum shares the stories
of the bands and albums who
recorded there before the
studio’s 20-year hiatus and
subsequent reopening by
Mercer University in 2019.
Capricorn Museum features
compact displays, priceless
photos, interactive listening
exhibits, vintage items and
more, with tours of the original The Little Richard House Resource
Studio A and modernized Center preserves the childhood
Studio B available on Friday home of the Architect of Rock and
and Saturday mornings. Roll in Macon’s historic Pleasant
Hill neighborhood. From his early
hometown appearances at Ann’s Tic
Toc Room to his ground-breaking hits
in the ‘50s including “Tutti Frutti,”
“Long Tall Sally” and “Rip It Up,”
Little Richard’s screams, signature
pounding piano and flamboyant style
earned him an indelible place as one
of the pioneers of American music.
Scout the jam-packed bins of new and
used vinyl, books, turntables and lots
more at Fresh Produce Records on
Cherry Street in the heart of downtown
Macon. Check Fresh Produce socials
for updates on in-store performances
and specials.
There is so much more to discover
in Macon’s music scene.
VisitMacon.org is your resource
for creating themed itineraries.
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