ARTSCULTURE · HISTORICAL MARKER

Samuel Cornelius Phillips

Florence, Alabama
· City of Florence Walk of Honor
Arts & Culture
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Known as the "Father of Rock and Roll," Sam Phillips established Sun Records in 1952, helping Elvis Presley and other well-known artists launch their careers. He received a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in music.
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