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How did the Muscle Shoals sound get its name?
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It’s named after the city of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Muscle Shoals is a city in the northeastern part of the state. It was originally called Shoal Creek. In the 1960s, the city began to experience an economic boom due to the success of the music industry in the area. The city is known for its many recording studios, and was the home of the famous Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, a studio band that helped to develop the sound of soul music.