A mix of determination and passion drove Sam Phillips to create Sun Records and change popular music forever. In 2023, Sun Records is celebrating Sam Phillips’ 100th birthday with a double LP anthology of songs he brought to life. Inside, the gatefold features photos and stories about Phillips’ legendary legacy. Known as The Man Who Invented Rock ’n’ Roll, tracks from artists like Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis remind listeners what the Big Bang of rock and roll sounded like in 1950s Memphis. A

Our new "Sun Records Originals" series celebrates Sam Phillips in honor of his 100th birthday, focusing on sharing classic Sun hits, alternate versions, and new to streaming tracks. 🎶 We're kicking it off with "We Wanna Boogie" from rockabilly legend Sonny Burgess. Listen here: https://SunRecords.lnk.to/WeWannaBoogie #Sam100 | Sun Records

In October 2001, Sam Phillips was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. 🎙 Pre-order "Where Rock 'N' Roll Was Born: Celebrating 100 Years of Sam Phillips" available November 3: https://SunRecords.lnk.to/Sam100Compilation | Sun Records

On January 3, 1950, Sam Phillips opened the Memphis Recording Service at 706 Union Avenue. 🎶 Listen to "Where Rock & Roll Was Born" here: https://SunRecords.lnk.to/Sam100Compilation | Sun Records

In October 1949, Sam Phillips leased the storefront that would become the Memphis Recording Service in 1950 and later the home of Sun Records in 1952. 🎶 Pre-order "Where Rock 'n' Roll Was Born: Celebrating 100 Years of Sam Phillips" available November 3, 2023 here: https://SunRecords.lnk.to/Sam100Compilation . . . Sun Studio | Sun Records

18K views · 336 reactions | Remembering Sam Phillips, the founder of Sun Records, who passed away July 30, 2003. Phillips changed the face of American music recording Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Ike Turner, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more legends.  Listen to "Celebrating Sam Philips" here: https://SunRecords.lnk.to/Sam100 | Sun Records | Facebook