Birthdate: January 5, 1923
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Florence, Alabama, United States
Died: July 30, 2003
Sam Phillips, an influential figure in the music industry, was an American disc jockey, songwriter, and record producer. He founded Sun Records and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, where he produced recordings for legendary artists including Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Howlin’ Wolf. Phillips played a crucial role in the development of rock and roll in the 1950s, notably launching Presley’s career. Additionally, he owned and operated radio stations and made substantial contributions to racial equality in the music industry.
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