The Rufus Thomas Jr. Historical Marker honors Rufus Thomas, a Memphis-born entertainer, recording artist and radio personality who played a major role in the city’s music scene. Known for his work with Stax Records, Thomas helped shape the sound of soul and rhythm and blues during the mid twentieth century.
Located near the areas where Memphis music culture flourished, the marker connects the city’s physical landscape to its creative legacy. Rufus Thomas’s career reflects Memphis’s influence on American popular music and the local talent that emerged from its neighborhoods.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 35.1394636, -90.0505056
- Type: Monument
Contact
- 🔗 Website: https://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/
OSM tags
- Historic: Monument
- Name: Rufus Thomas Jr. Historical Marker
- Website: https://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/