Search results
Sam Phillips' son Jerry talks about his father, Sun Records and Memphis' rock 'n' roll legacy
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNashville's Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum has re-opened after flooding at the adjacent Municipal...
J.M. Van Eaton dies: Sun Records drummer played with Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy Lee Riley, more
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 3 months agoOne of the last surviving figures from the golden age of Memphis’ Sun Records, drummer J.M. "Jimmy"...
Here's why a former Topekan is thrilled 'Mr. Lonely' is finding so much company on Spotify
The Topeka Capital-Journal via Yahoo News· 8 months agoA sad ballad Jerry Dycke recorded in late 1967 while living in Topeka and working for Memphis-based...
RAMBLIN: Sam Phillips: Bringing the Sun to rock 'n' roll
McAlester News-Capital, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 8—Seeing that Sun Records owner and rock 'n' roll pioneer Sam Phillips would have been 100 on Jan. 5 reminded me of an experience I once had regarding the vaunted record label. I remember ...
Music-themed eatery Sun Diner launching ghost kitchen in Franklin
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSun Diner, a music-themed eatery inspired by Memphis' historic Sun Records label, is bringing its diner fare to Williamson County. The Nashville-based restaurant is opening a delivery-only ghost ...
Well noted: A selection of some music-themed gifts this year
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHere are some outstanding vinyl box sets for lovers of Neil Young, Billie Holiday and Ella...
Jimmy Buffett's Final Album 'Equal Strain on All Parts' Due This Fall with Paul McCartney Among...
People via Yahoo News· 8 months agoThree new songs by the late beach-rocker — "Bubbles Up," "Like My Dog" and "My Gummie Just Kicked...
Bored of Using the Same Old Chords? Here’s One of the Hippest Ways to Spice up a Progression
Guitar Player via Yahoo News· 9 months agoSun Records owner Sam Phillips and Elvis Presley both fingering a chord on the same guitar, United...
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHe was hailed as rock 'n' roll’s first great wild man and lived long enough to be its last. Sun Records star, Million Dollar Quartet member and American...
Jimmy Buffett Will Keep the Party Going With Final Album ‘Equal Strain on All Parts’
Billboard via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAs fans continue to mourn the loss of Jimmy Buffett, the “Margaritaville” singer is leaving one last...