Cavern Quarter in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Liverpool & Memphis: Rock 'N' Soul Mates
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. Liverpool & Memphis: Rock 'N' Soul Mates Marker
In 1954, Elvis Presley ignited the Rock ’n’ Roll revolution from Sun Studio in Memphis and heralded in a new era in music. The reverberations of that rebellious sound were felt as far away as Liverpool, where a young John Lennon took up Rock ’n’ Roll. Joined by Paul, George, and ultimately Ringo, they forged their own careers and changed the world. The Beatles’ early career featured several Sun-era songs before they elevated Pop music to new heights. From Beale Street to Mathew Street, we salute Elvis and The Beatles, Memphis and Liverpool, the Home of Blues, Soul, Rock ’n’ Roll and Pop music respectively. The cities continue to help tell each other’s story and foster unique collaborations, including the global 50th Anniversary of Rock ’n’ Roll celebration in 2004. The iconic sounds from both cities changed the world and continue to influence music today.
Presented by Memphis Tourism to The City of Liverpool on November 6th, 2019
Erected 2019 by Memphis Tourism.
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Location. 53° 24.382′ N, 2° 59.284′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the Cavern Quarter. It is on Mathew Street east of North John Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Mathew St, Liverpool, England L2 6RE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Blues Trail: From Mississippi to the British Isles (here, next to this marker); Mississippi Blues Trail (here, next to this marker); The Cavern (here, next to this marker); Liverpool's Wall of Fame
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
2. Liverpool & Memphis: Rock 'N' Soul Mates Marker
The marker has been placed across from the Cavern Club along with a similar marker from the Mississippi Blues Trail.
Also see . . . Burning love! Beatles and Elvis cities strengthen links (ITV, Nov. 6 2019).
The US city of Memphis in Tennessee has donated a plaque to Liverpool which will be unveiled on Mathew Street later. It'll be placed close to the Cavern Club where the Fab Four played many gigs and were first spotted by Brian Epstein. It is the latest development in a 15-year friendship arrangement between the two cities, which began in 2004 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s first record being cut.(Submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
3. Liverpool & Memphis: Rock 'N' Soul Mates Marker
The marker was unveiled on Mathew Street in 2019.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
