Sam Phillips

Sam Phillips

1923-01-05

Biography

Samuel Cornelius Phillips was an American 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.

Also appears in

The History of Rock ’n’ Roll

The History of Rock ’n’ Roll

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Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

5.2

Good Rockin’ Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

Good Rockin’ Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

6.0

The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

The Howlin’ Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

2.0