Sam Phillips

Born: 1923-01-05

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.


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The History of Rock 'n' Roll

as Self
Released: 1995-03-06

The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage...

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Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

as Self - producer and founder, Sun Records
Released: 2002-04-30

The story behind Elvis's first album features performances from 1955 and '56, interviews with...

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Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

as Self
Released: 2001-11-28

A history of Memphis' Sun Records, the legendary label that started the careers of such rock and...

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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

as Self
Released: 2002-03-31

"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960,...

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

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Released: 2003-11-04

Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and...

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Classic Albums

as Self - producer and founder, Sun Records
First aired: 1997-04-14

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive...

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Elvis Presley: The Searcher

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2018-04-14

The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his...

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