Peter Guralnick
Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll
- ISBN 13:
- 9780316042734
- author:
- Peter Guralnick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Back Bay Books Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 784
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 3.8 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Film, Television & Music, Music, Peter Guralnick,Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll,Back Bay Books,0316042730,Composers & Musicians,Entertainment & Performing Arts,Rich & Famous,Biography & Autobiography,Biography / Autobiogr
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll by Peter Guralnick The life and legacy of Sam Phillips, the visionary genius behind Sun Records, is revealed in this comprehensive biography. At the heart of the story are the revolutionary recordings that Phillips made with artists such as Elvis Presley, Ike Turner, Howlin' Wolf, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash. Through extensive interviews and firsthand accounts from a 25-year period, Guralnick paints a vivid portrait of an American original who brought together black and white voices in a unique blend of music. This is the story of how Phillips shaped a sound that had never been heard before, proclaiming the vitality of the American vernacular tradition while declaring a new musical day. A compelling and unrestrained portrait of Sam Phillips, this biography offers a fresh perspective on an American original who was as fascinating in his own right as some of the most iconic figures of his time.
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