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Sam Phillips

Also Known As: Samuel Phillips

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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Florence, Alabama

Adult: No

Birthday: January 05, 1923

Age: 102 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: July 30, 2003

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1.26%

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

Overview: Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry is the subject of one of this DVD's bonus features), Wolf was a big, imposing man with an inimitable, booming voice and a lasting influence on generations of rock & rollers--all of which comes across in the 90-minute film.

Genres: Documentary Music

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2003-11-04

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Overview: The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

Genres: Documentary Music

Original Language: en

Release Date: 1995-03-06

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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

Overview: "The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows of the time. One highlight of this time periode was Elvis' 1960 combeback hosted by Frank Sinatra, which marked his first appearance on televison after his two-year stay in the army.

Genres: Documentary Music

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2002-03-31

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Overview: The story behind Elvis's first album features performances from 1955 and '56, interviews with the King and rare home movies of him at play and work.

Genres: Music Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2002-04-30

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1.2621

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Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

Overview: A history of Memphis' Sun Records, the legendary label that started the careers of such rock and country icons as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. Included are archival footage and interviews with many rock and country artists who either recorded for Sun or knew owner Sam Phillips.

Genres: Music Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2001-11-28

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1.2621

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