“If I could find a white man who had the Negro sound and the Negro feel, I could make a billion dollars” – Sam Phillips, founder (Memphis, TN, February 1952) of Sun Records. “In a blinding flash of sanctified light a human being, just a … Continue reading Elvis Presley – (1 of 4) – Good Ballad Singer – Hold
Now who you jivin’ with that Cosmik Debris? – Zappa TV Series about Sam Phillips and Sun records –In an earlier post, I reviewed Peter Guralnick’s book, Sam Phillips, The Man Who Invented Rock and Roll. Well, it turns out that there’s some Sam fever … Continue reading Cosmik Debris – Cool Stuff I Heard and Saw This Week (2/14/16)
βMusic is the international language β can make friends, bridge the geographical and cultural barriers, and perhaps promote a bit of international understanding.β β Sam Phillips, founder of Sun Records. “Nothing really affected me until Elvis.Β I always wanted to be this tough James Dean type, … Continue reading Book Review – Sam Phillips, The Man Who Invented Rock n’ Roll
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