Memphis Photos Birthplace of Rock
Above
Phone book advertisement
for the Memphis Recording
Service - Sun Records-
ca 1954.

Left
The same store front today with the
replica neon sign. Open today as Sun
Studio, the building has become one of
the most popular attractions in
Memphis. The recording studio is still in
use.

Right

Sun Studio has been given National
Landmark status by the National Park
Service in recognition of its place in
music history. Founder Sam Phillips
lived long enough in 2003 to be told of
this honor.
Here are older images of Memphis
next to current photos.  
Sam's close friend, Dewey Phillips,  
helped him start his recording
business by playing Sun Records
tracks on his radio show, Red Hot and
Blue.