The Ultimate Bucket List For Music Fans

Update: Sadly, the original trestle used on R.E.M.'s 1983 album, Murmur, has been demolished.

A magical place with an old railroad trestle is covered with kudzu vines. It would have almost been forgotten ...

A cheerful, bright green building is where traditional soul food is cooked up. Popular among locals, Weaver D's has plenty of tourists who make the pilgrimage to taste his dishes. Dexter Weaver's home-cooked...

In Viretta Park the wooden benches serve as an unofficial memorial to Kurt Cobain. Each bench has graffiti and etchings scrawled on it, messages to the tragic musician. Located near his home where he committ...

Seattle artist Daryl Smith sculpted Jimi in his legendary pose, a look of pure ecstasy on his face. Rock stars and the general population alike have traveled to this piece of art off the beaten path, just to...

Facetiously named, this humble multi-family abode is a far cry from the palatial homes that the members of Metallica live in today. James, Lars, Kirk, and the deceased Cliff rehearsed their material here fro...

The impact of U2s The Joshua Tree album (1988) still lives on today. The actual joshua tree used for the album art? Not so much. Still, die hard fans come from all over to worship at this fallen shrine. Ther...

Standing at the Rainbow Bar & Grill is the intimidating, stern-faced statue of the frontman for Motörhead. This was his favorite watering hole in Los Angeles; he lived and died just a couple of blocks away. ...

Alas, Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch--formerly his private Mansion, amusement park, and petting zoo--is completely obscured from the public, save for these gates.

Country music's hero, Hank Williams, was memorialized in bronze in 1991. He is frozen in his trademark pose, strumming his guitar while perched slightly forward. The area is lovely too - he is located in the...

This rock structure known as Red Rocks Amphitheatre is famous for open air concerts. The Amphitheater is naturally formed and seats up to 9,525 people. It is owned and operated by the city and county of Denv...

Hawaii's legendary entertainer is forever memorialized in bronze in the International Market Place. Even though you can shop at over 100 curated stores and find plenty to do the best festivities occur on Aug...

This lifelike bronze statue stands outside the Neal Blaisdell Center (formerly the Honolulu International Center Arena) to commemorate Elvis Presley’s legendary “Aloha From Hawaii” concert in January of 1972...

This spot is where rock 'n' roll legends Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and JP Richardson died when their Bonanza airplane crashed in 1959. The giant farming field is privately owned but the locals and farmers ...

Prince's lavish estate perfectly matches his onstage persona. Modern, edgy, fancy, fashionable, and with taste - the mansion and grounds embodies the man who once was referred to simply as "The Artist." You ...

The iconic Beastie Boys 2nd album cover, released in 1989, featured a fictional clothing store called Paul's Boutique - the fake clothing store's location was in Manhattan's lower east side at an existing cl...

This museum and hall of fame has been recognizing noteworthy musicians since 1983. The building, overlooking Lake Erie, was designed by the iconic I.M. Pei and houses exhibits from the beginning of rock hist...

Opened by Sam Phillips in 1950, Sun Studio has witnessed many earth-shattering changes in music. This small building is the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and legendary performers have graced its rooms. Elvis P...

No visit to Memphis is complete without a tour to Graceland, Elvis Presley's 13-acre estate. Now located on 200,000 square feet, this entertainment amusement complex features museums, gift shops, and restaur...

Housed in a large, rectangular brick building, the collection includes photos, videos, and memorabilia seamlessly weaved together. Almost 50 years (as well as his youth) are included in the exhibits. Visit t...

Everyone knows that Detroit is the birthplace of Motown and Motor City is quite proud of the distinction. The museum is in fact the headquarters of Hitsville, USA - the nickname given to Motown Records for t...

Created by Philadelphia-based artist Clete Shields, this 8-foot tall bronze sculpture shows a smiling Nelson leaning over his guitar.

The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (a non-profit performing arts center and museum) is located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, New York. A parcel of the original Max Yasgur's dairy fa...