Sun Records

Set against the backdrop of Memphis during the volatile beginnings of the civil rights era, “Sun Records” unveils the previously untold narrative of the emergence of rock ‘n’ roll. Under the guidance of Sam Phillips, budding musicians such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis fused the twang of hillbilly country with the 1950s R&B sounds pioneered by legends like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino, and Ike Turner, forever altering the musical landscape. The series captures the rapid and often tumultuous ascent to stardom of these young artists amidst significant political shifts and social upheaval.