Friday, May 29, 2026

Question: Which Memphis-born soul singer used to sneak into the old Palace Theatre as a child to watch blues legends perform?

Answer: William Bell, the Memphis-born soul singer behind You Don’t Miss Your Water, recalled that sneaking into late-night Palace Theatre performances helped shape his musical future. He watched performers like B.B. King and Bobby “Blue” Bland before eventually becoming one of Stax Records’ earliest stars.