One hundred three years ago today, one of the most important and influential producers in American music history was born.

In celebration of Sam Phillips’ 103 birthday, Sun Records is honoring its legendary founder by taking prices backward instead of pushing them higher. Starting January 5 and continuing for a week, ...

Sam Phillips, who discovered Elvis Presley and helped usher in the rock ‘n’ roll revolution, died Wednesday in Memphis. He was 80. Phillips died at St. Francis Hospital, spokeswoman Gwendolyn McClain ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Today, we continue our archive series - R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll. We start today's show with Sam Phillips, the founder of Sun Records. That's the ...

In 2020, fans mourned after learning that New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Famer Johnny Storm Stoltz died at the age of 81. Born in 1939 in Kelowna, British Columbia into a large musical family, ...

SAM PHILLIPS: My interest in Black music started at a very early age. I worked with Black people in the fields. My daddy was a farmer, and he grew cotton. And of course, cotton had to be picked and ...

Chris Douridas interviews singer/songwriter Sam Phillips. Chris Douridas interviews singer/songwriter Sam Phillips. A free weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive ...

We start today's show with Sam Phillips, the founder of Sun Records. That's the Memphis-based label that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Charlie Rich, Roy Orbison ...