{"title":"SAM PHILLIPS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-birth-of-rock-n-roll-the-illustrated-story-of-sun-records-and-the-70-recordings-that-changed-the-world-hardcover-book","title":"THE BIRTH OF ROCK 'N' ROLL: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY OF SUN RECORDS AND THE 70 RECORDINGS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD - HARDCOVER - BOOK","description":"A fascinating look at the history of Sun Records, the label that started Rock n’ Roll, told through 70 of its iconic recordings.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Memphis, Tennessee, in the 1950s, there was hard-edged blues playing on Beale Street, and hillbilly boogie on the outskirts of town. But at Sam Phillips’ Sun Records studio on Union Avenue, there was something different going on – a whole lotta shakin’, rockin’, and rollin’.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is where rock ’n’ roll was born.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSun Records: the company that launched Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Carl Perkins. The label that brought the world, “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Breathless,” “I Walk the Line,” “Mystery Train,” “Good Rockin’ Tonight.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll: 70 Years of Sun Records is the official history of this legendary label, and looks at its story in a unique way: through the lens of 70 of its most iconic recordings. From the early days with primal blues artists like Howlin’ Wolf and B.B. King to long nights in the studio with Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis, you will see how the label was shaped and how it redefined American music. Accompanying the recordings is the label’s origin story and a look at the mission of the label today, as well as “Sun Spot” sidebars—a fascinating dive into subjects such as how the iconic logo was created, the legendary Million Dollar Quartet sessions, and how the song “Harper Valley, PTA” funded the purchase of the label.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWritten by two of the most acclaimed music writers of our time, Peter Guralnick and Colin Escott, and featuring hundreds of rare images from the Sun archives as well as a foreword by music legend Jerry Lee Lewis, this is a one-of-a-kind book for anyone who wants to know where it all started.","brand":"ROCK \u0026 ROLL HALL OF FAME BOOKSTORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42749297098921,"sku":"BAV-88965-R","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/5982\/5577\/products\/the-birth-of-rock-n-roll-9781681888965_xlg.jpg?v=1762441214"},{"product_id":"various-artists-where-rock-n-roll-was-born-celebrating-100-years-of-sam-phillips-blue-color-2-lp-vinyl-lp","title":"VARIOUS ARTISTS - WHERE ROCK 'N' ROLL WAS BORN: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SAM PHILLIPS - BLUE COLOR - 2-LP - VINYL LP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"offers\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Offer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-12\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eIndie Exclusive * 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. 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my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"17\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eElvis Presley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eEarly Influences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThese musicians were acknowledged for their foundational impact on the development of rock and roll: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"18\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eRobert Johnson, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px 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