Sam phillips biography wikipedia english

American disc jockey, songwriter and record producer (1923–2003)

For other people with the same name, see Sam Phillips (disambiguation).

Musical artist

Samuel Cornelius Phillips (January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003)^[1] was an American disc jockey, songwriter and 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. Phillips played a major role in the development of rock and roll during the 1950s, launching the career of Presley.

In 1969, he sold Sun to Shelby Singleton.

Sam phillips biography wikipedia english version

Phillips was the owner and operator of radio stations in Memphis; Florence, Alabama; and Lake Worth Beach, Florida. He was also an early investor in the Holiday Inn chain of hotels and an advocate for racial equality, helping to break down racial barriers in the music industry.

Early life

Phillips was the youngest of eight childr