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This 20-name Memphis music word search covers legendary artists from the city's rich musical heritage for Grades 7–9 students. Hidden musicians include Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, B.B. King, Isaac Hayes, and Three 6 Mafia, spanning blues, soul, rock and roll, and hip-hop. Use it during a music-history unit, as a Tennessee-history tie-in, or as a free-time activity for students exploring regional music culture.

Subject:
Music
Topic:
Music History
Grade Level:
7th – 9th Grades
Updated October 2025

Word List

  • ALGREEN
  • ANNPEEBLES
  • BBKING
  • BIGSTAR
  • BOBBYBLUEBLAND
  • BOOKERANDTHEMGS
  • CARLPERKINS
  • CARLATHOMAS
  • DAVIDPORTER
  • ELVISPRESLEY
  • ISAACHAYES
  • JERRYLEELEWIS
  • JOHNNYCASH
  • JUSTINTIMBERLAKE
  • OTISREDDING
  • RUFUSTHOMAS
  • THREESIXMAFIA
  • WCHANDY
  • WILLIEMITCHELL
  • THEBREAKS

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