Since 1960, a bronze likeness of W.C. Handy has presided over his namesake park on Beale Street. Handy was known as "the Father of the Blues." His compositions include "The Memphis Blues," subtitled ...
A University of Memphis basketball pep rally called "Ballin' on Beale" took place on the city's famous street. The event featured fans, cheerleaders and players alongside members of the Memphis Safe ...