Where Legends Loom Large
Macon is where iconic songs have roots, legendary artists found their sound and music history continues to play on. Explore the venues, studios and stories behind the music and discover the city that helped shape the soundtrack of generations.
Book your two-night music-lover getaway to earn a $20 Visa E-Gift Card, free music attraction pass or $20 Uber Credit!
From recording at Stax Records to songs like “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” his music left an enduring mark on American music.
Today, Redding’s legacy is woven throughout Macon.
Hits like “Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally” and “Good Golly, Miss Molly” solidified Little Richard as "The Architect" of rock and roll and influenced generations of artists who followed.
Little Richard
Before rock and roll had a name, Little Richard was helping define it.
Born Richard Penniman in Macon, he grew up surrounded by the city’s vibrant music scene and developed the electrifying voice, piano playing and larger-than-life stage presence that would make him one of the most influential artists in music history.
His early years here helped shape the performer he would become, and his legacy lives on through the city’s music history and the artists who continue to draw inspiration from his groundbreaking sound.
From rock and roll to soul and beyond, Little Richard helped establish Macon as a place where musical boundaries could be pushed — and where legends loom large.
Macon is forever connected to the sound of the Allman Brothers Band, the pioneering group that helped define Southern rock and put the city at the center of the American music scene.
From the iconic Capricorn Records sign to the streets and venues that became part of their story, the Allman Brothers Band remains a defining piece of Macon’s musical legacy.
Music History Tours
