Sun Records of Memphis, Tennessee.

Available for 8 days

The late writer and broadcaster Charlie Gillett tells the story of the Sun Record label, home of artists such as BB King, Elvis Presley, Howling Wolf, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more. According to Charlie, Sun had a greater influence on development of rock & roll than any other label. Including interviews with Sun's founder Sam Phillips and artists including Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Rufus Thomas. Written and presented by Charlie Gillett and first broadcast in January 1976 - at a time when few people recognised the importance of American roots music of this sort, let alone made programmes about them.