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Sun Studio: The Birthplace of Rock and Roll
Significance in Music Industry Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll Sun Studio, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is considered by many to be the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll. Founded by Sam Phillips ...
Sixty-nine years ago today, Johnny Cash walked into the Sun Records studio in Memphis, Tennessee to record what would be his ...
Located in downtown Memphis, Sun Studio is open to visitors Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Guided tours are given at the bottom half ...
Graceland or Sun?” my friend asked. I had to ponder that one for a moment. “Sun,” I finally replied. We drove a few blocks and reached one of the most hallowed addresses of my life: 706 Union Avenue, ...
The Hall of Fame honors a variety of people with Memphis roots who are now considered pioneers in the industry: Sam Phillips, of Sun Studio fame and who discovered Elvis; Otis Redding, considered ...