Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

Sun Studio Memphis-- birthplace of Rock & Roll


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Known fondly as the birthplace of Rock & Roll, Sun Studio opened its doors as Memphis Recording Service in 1950. It was Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats’ “Rocket 88” Sun Records recording in 1951 that goes down in history as the first Rock & Roll single. A litany of legends came to Sun Studio to record and make music history—cats like Howlin’ Wolf, James Cotton, B.B. King and Johnny Cash. This is the place where Elvis recorded his first single “That’s All Right” in 1954. And Sun is
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