The birth of rock and roll : the illustrated story of Sun records and the 70 recordings that changed the world

The birth of rock and roll The illustrated story of Sun records and the 70 recordings that changed the world

Peter Guralnick

Book - 2022

The 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.

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Subjects
Sun Records > History.
Rock music > To 1961 > History and criticism.
Rock music > 1961-1970 > History and criticism.
Rockabilly music > History and criticism.
Rhythm and blues music > History and criticism.
Country music > 1951-1960 > History and criticism.
Sound recording industry > United States > History.
MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Rock.
Published
San Rafael, CA : Weldon Owen 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Peter Guralnick (author)
Other Authors
Colin Escott (author)
Physical Description
255 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 31 cm
Bibliography
Includes discography (pages 234-247) index.
ISBN
9781681888965
  • Foreword
  • The History of Sun Records, Part I: 1952-1969
  • Prologue, Part I: Sam Phillips and the Memphis Recording Service
  • 1952: The Sun Rises
  • Sun Spot: Creating the Sun Label
  • 1954: The Arrival of Elvis
  • Sun Spot: "Cowboy" Jack Clement
  • 1956: Johnny, Carl, and Jerry Lee
  • Sun Spot: The Million Dollar Quartet Session
  • 1958: Pop to Parakeets
  • Sun Spot: The Other Labels
  • Sun Spot: The Ones Who Got Away
  • 1960: The New Studio
  • Sun Spot: Inside the Sun Studios
  • 1968: "Wooly Bully" and the Last Single
  • The 70 Recordings
  • A Note on the Selection of the 70
  • Prelude to a Revolution
  • Sun Arrives
  • The History of Sun Records, Part Il: 1969-2022
  • Prologue, Part II: The Arrival of Shelby Singleton
  • Sun Spot: Harper Valley P.T.A.
  • 1969: Selling Sun
  • Sun Spot: The Sun Compilations
  • Epilogue
  • Afterword
  • The Complete Sun Discography.
Review by Library Journal Review

Guralnick (Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley) and Escott (Good Rockin' Tonight: Sun Records and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll) have crafted a must-have volume chronicling the history of Sun Records since its inception in 1952. Behind the vision of what the label would become is the parallel story of its founder, Sam Phillips, and his determined quest for talent, eccentricity, or in his own words, "individualism in the extreme." Opening with a foreword by Jerry Lee Lewis and ending with a touching afterword written by Knox Phillips (Sam's son), the reader is offered a unique and engaging peek into an era of legendary artistic value, including names like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Ray Smith, Billy Adams, and many more. VERDICT This beautifully designed book will captivate readers with a magnetic combination of storytelling, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a stellar array of photographs portraying the many acclaimed artists that came to be associated with Sun Records. Unmissable and transcending time, this is the ultimate rock 'n' roll handbook.--Alessandro Cimino

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