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Samuel Cornelius Phillips (January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003) [1] was an American disc jockey, songwriter and record producer. He was the founder of Sun Records and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, where he produced recordings by Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Howlin' Wolf.
Jan 5, 2023 · Sam Phillips, who introduced the world to Elvis and Johnny Cash, would be 100 today. Sun Records founder Sam Phillips speaks at an event in New York City in August 2002, a year before his death ...
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- Rachel Treisman
Leslie Ann Phillips [2] (born January 28, 1962), [3] better known by her stage name Sam Phillips, is an American singer and songwriter. Her albums include the critically acclaimed Martinis & Bikinis in 1994 and Fan Dance in 2001. She has also composed scores for the television shows Gilmore Girls, Bunheads, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Jan 27, 2023 · SAM PHILLIPS: My interest in Black music started at a very early age. I worked with Black people in the fields. My daddy was a farmer, and he grew cotton, and, of course, cotton had to be picked ...
- Terry Gross
Learn about Sam Phillips, the American record producer who discovered Elvis Presley and other rock and roll legends. Find out how he created the Sun Records label, the Memphis Recording Service, and the Million Dollar Quartet.
Aug 15, 2016 · Learn how Sam Phillips, a former radio engineer and disc jockey, created the sound of rock and roll in his garage-turned-studio in Memphis. Discover his vision, his challenges, and his legacy with stories and interviews.
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Feb 13, 1986 · Sam Phillips, the visionary producer who discovered Elvis Presley and created rockabilly, tells his story to Rolling Stone in 1986. He recounts his first impressions of Elvis, his dealings with the bluesmen, his investments and his independence.
